Overview
- HKIFF50 runs April 1–12 under the theme “50 and Beyond: Framing the Future,” presenting 215 films from 71 countries and regions, including 11 world premieres, four international premieres, and 49 Asian premieres.
- Anthony Chen’s We Are All Strangers receives its Asian premiere on April 1 at the Hong Kong Cultural Centre, concluding his Singapore-set Growing Up trilogy after debuting in Berlinale’s main competition.
- Philip Yung’s Cyclone makes its Asian debut on April 12 following its world premiere at International Film Festival Rotterdam, centering on transgender identity and social exclusion.
- The festival’s Golden Jubilee events include three performances of In the Mood for Love – In Concert with the Hong Kong Philharmonic Orchestra and a free archival exhibition at Hong Kong City Hall.
- Jia Zhangke serves as Filmmaker in Focus, with expected guests including Juliette Binoche, Chen Kaige, Tian Zhuangzhuang, Ann Hui, and Tsai Ming-Liang, and Asian visionary ambassadors Gingle Wang and Metawin Opasiamkajorn.