The Hong Kong Economic and Trade Office in Brussels (Brussels ETO) supported the 58th Sitges International Fantastic Film Festival of Catalonia held from October 9 to 19 (Sitges time). 

     The festival featured six Hong Kong films namely "She Has No Name", "Cesium Fallout", "Another World", "Dangerous Encounter – 1st Kind", "Hard Boiled" and "Sons of the Neon Night".

     To celebrate Hong Kong cinema, Brussels ETO hosted a reception on October 16. The event brought together around 100 guests from the film, cultural, media and business sectors. Among the attendees was renowned Hong Kong director Peter Chan, whose latest film "She Has No Name" was screened on the same day.

     In his welcoming speech, Deputy Representative of Brussels ETO Mr Kasper Ng said that Hong Kong has one of the largest and most dynamic film industries in the world.

     "The Hong Kong Special Administrative Region Government is committed to supporting our film industry through the Film Development Fund and other initiatives. We also host the Hong Kong International Film and TV Market (FILMART) in March every year, which is Asia's largest film and entertainment content marketplace. FILMART this year showcased a wide variety of cross-media and cross-industry contents from over 760 exhibitors and attracted more than 7 600 industry practitioners from 42 countries and regions. These initiatives not only support cultural exchange but also amplify the global reach of Hong Kong cinema, opening new doors for collaboration and storytelling," added Mr Ng.

     Mr Ng also encouraged the audience to visit Hong Kong and experience its arts and cultural scene as well as the blend of history, creativity and modernity offered by the city.

     Founded in 1968, the Sitges - International Fantastic Film Festival of Catalonia is the world's leading fantasy film festival. It screens films related to the fantastic genre, including action and adventure movies and black comedies, with a special emphasis on thrillers.

Ends/Monday, October 20, 2025
Issued at HKT 10:24

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