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Film Archive to present film screening programme "Cine Memories of the War of Resistance" (with photos)
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     The Hong Kong Film Archive (HKFA) of the Leisure and Cultural Services Department will present the thematic screening programme entitled "Cine Memories of the War of Resistance" from August 29 to September 3, featuring the drama film "Gezhi Town" (2025) and the documentary "The Sinking of the Lisbon Maru" (2024) at free screenings at the HKFA Cinema, allowing audiences to reflect on the courageous spirit of those who defended their homeland from different perspectives.
 
     "Gezhi Town" tells the story of machinery factory worker Mo Dexian. To lead his family to escape the ravages of war, he takes refuge in a small mountain town called Gezhi, along with air defence officer Xiao Yan and his remaining subordinates, who have lost contact with their main regiment. When a Japanese reconnaissance unit suddenly appears, they must pool their ingenuity to resist the armed forces and protect their home together. 
 
     Directed by Chinese geophysicist and filmmaker Fang Li, who travelled the globe to gather historical materials and interview relevant individuals, "The Sinking of the Lisbon Maru" reconstructs the heroic wartime story of a group of Chinese fishermen, who braved gunfire to rescue British prisoners of war after a Japanese cargo ship carrying them was sunk by American forces. Post-screening talks will be held after the documentary, with Hong Kong film researcher Dr Henry Chiu as the speaker.
 
     The screening times of the films are as follows:
 
August 29 (Saturday) 11am Gezhi Town
August 30 (Sunday) 11am The Sinking of the Lisbon Maru
September 3 (Thursday) 11am The Sinking of the Lisbon Maru
     
     Free tickets will be distributed from August 1 (Saturday) at the HKFA information counter from 10am to 8pm on Mondays and Wednesdays to Sundays. Each person can obtain up to two tickets per screening per day, while stocks last. A limited number of walk-in tickets will also be available. Members of the public may queue at the HKFA's 1/F Foyer 45 minutes before the screening begins. Each person can obtain one ticket on a first-come, first-served basis, while stocks last.
  
     The Southern Film Culture Foundation is the partner organisation of this film screening programme. For programme details, please visit the HKFA website at www.filmarchive.gov.hk/en/web/hkfa/2026/2026-cmwnr/pe-event-2026-cmwnr.html or call 2739 2139.
 
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The Hong Kong Film Archive of the Leisure and Cultural Services Department will present the thematic film screening programme entitled "Cine Memories of the War of Resistance" from August 29 to September 3, allowing audiences to reflect on the courageous spirit of those who defended their homeland from different perspectives. Photo shows a film still of "Gezhi Town" (2025). (Courtesy of Southern Film Culture Foundation)
The Hong Kong Film Archive of the Leisure and Cultural Services Department will present the thematic film screening programme entitled "Cine Memories of the War of Resistance" from August 29 to September 3, allowing audiences to reflect on the courageous spirit of those who defended their homeland from different perspectives. Photo shows a film still of "Gezhi Town" (2025). (Courtesy of Southern Film Culture Foundation)
The Hong Kong Film Archive of the Leisure and Cultural Services Department will present the thematic film screening programme entitled "Cine Memories of the War of Resistance" from August 29 to September 3, allowing audiences to reflect on the courageous spirit of those who defended their homeland from different perspectives. Photo shows a film still of "The Sinking of the Lisbon Maru" (2024). (Courtesy of Southern Film Culture Foundation)
The Hong Kong Film Archive of the Leisure and Cultural Services Department will present the thematic film screening programme entitled "Cine Memories of the War of Resistance" from August 29 to September 3, allowing audiences to reflect on the courageous spirit of those who defended their homeland from different perspectives. Photo shows a film still of "The Sinking of the Lisbon Maru" (2024). (Courtesy of Southern Film Culture Foundation)