Film Archive to screen 4K digitally restored versions of Stephen Chow's "A Chinese Odyssey" series in support of World Day for Audiovisual Heritage (with photos)
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Both starring Stephen Chow and directed by Jeff Lau, the legendary comedy films are also two of the HKFA's "100 Must-See Hong Kong Movies". With rich imagination and comedic performances, the films reinterpret the classic novel "Journey to the West" into a story of poignant romance, bringing laughs and tears to the audience.
The 4K digital restoration of the films was made possible in 2025 through the provision of the films' original negatives, Cantonese soundtracks, and subtitle negatives by the copyright owner of the films, Media Asia Film Distribution (HK) Limited, allowing the two classics to be screened with sound and image close to the original theatrical release quality.
The screenings will be accompanied by post-screening talks featuring the special effects director for the films, Andy Ma, and film critic Thomas Shin.
The films are in Cantonese with Chinese and English subtitles. Tickets priced at $60 will be available at URBTIX (www.urbtix.hk) from September 26 (Saturday). There is a 20 per cent discount for every purchase of regular-priced tickets of two or more screenings of this programme. For telephone bookings, please call 3166 1288. For programme enquiries, please call 2739 2139 or visit the website of the HKFA at www.filmarchive.gov.hk/en/web/hkfa/2026/av-day/pe-event-2026-av-day.html.
In 2005, the United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization designated October 27 of every year as World Day for Audiovisual Heritage. It promotes awareness of the importance of preserving audio-visual documents from the past, which play an integral role in recording local and regional cultures.
Ends/Thursday, September 24, 2026
Issued at HKT 15:00
Issued at HKT 15:00
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