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Film Archive to premiere documentary "Crossing Years" on renowned artist Huang Yongyu (with photos)
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     The Hong Kong Film Archive (HKFA) of the Leisure and Cultural Services Department (LCSD) will present the Hong Kong premiere of "Crossing Years" (2024), a documentary on the late renowned Chinese artist Huang Yongyu (1924-2023) on August 3 (Sunday) at the Cinema of the HKFA, with another two screenings on August 23 and August 30 (Saturdays). Titled "Intimate Moments with The Master: Crossing Years (2024)", these screenings are one of the programmes of the Chinese Culture Festival (CCF) 2025.
 
     Huang was a renowned Chinese painter and writer, who had set foot across the country. His works are not only infused with elements from the West, but also the rhythmic vitality of Chinese ink art, making Huang a highly esteemed name in contemporary art.
 
     Director Yonfan and Huang had known each other since the 1970s. Three days before Chinese New Year's Eve in 2012, Huang, at his studio, candidly shared his life stories with Yonfan, from day-to-day life, the changing of the times, human nature, creative inspiration, the warmth of friendship to matters of life and death. Twelve years later, Yonfan produced "Crossing Years" with the valuable historical footage.
 
     All screenings will be accompanied by post-screening talks, hosted by Yonfan or the executive director of the film, Lee Yat-fung.
 
     Tickets priced at $60 will be available at URBTIX (www.urbtix.hk) from June 27 (Friday). For telephone bookings, please call 3166 1288. For programme details, please visit www.filmarchive.gov.hk/en/web/hkfa/2025/ccf-crossing-years/pe-event-2025-ccf-crossing-years.html or call 2739 2139. The Far-Sun Film Company Limited is the partner organisation of the screening programme.
 
     The CCF, presented by the Culture, Sports and Tourism Bureau and organised by the Chinese Culture Promotion Office under the LCSD, aims to promote Chinese culture and enhance the public's national identity and cultural confidence. For more information about programmes and activities of the CCF 2025, please visit www.ccf.gov.hk.
 
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The Hong Kong Film Archive (HKFA) of the Leisure and Cultural Services Department will present the Hong Kong premiere of "Crossing Years" (2024), a documentary on the late renowned Chinese artist Huang Yongyu (1924-2023) on August 3 (Sunday) at the Cinema of the HKFA, with another two screenings on August 23 and August 30 (Saturdays). Photo shows a film still from "Crossing Years". (Copyrighted materials courtesy of Far-Sun Film Co Ltd)
The Hong Kong Film Archive (HKFA) of the Leisure and Cultural Services Department will present the Hong Kong premiere of "Crossing Years" (2024), a documentary on the late renowned Chinese artist Huang Yongyu (1924-2023) on August 3 (Sunday) at the Cinema of the HKFA, with another two screenings on August 23 and August 30 (Saturdays). Photo shows a film still from "Crossing Years". (Copyrighted materials courtesy of Far-Sun Film Co Ltd)
The Hong Kong Film Archive (HKFA) of the Leisure and Cultural Services Department will present the Hong Kong premiere of "Crossing Years" (2024), a documentary on the late renowned Chinese artist Huang Yongyu (1924-2023) on August 3 (Sunday) at the Cinema of the HKFA, with another two screenings on August 23 and August 30 (Saturdays). Photo shows a film still from "Crossing Years". (Copyrighted materials courtesy of Far-Sun Film Co Ltd)