HKGFP 2024 will showcase eight carefully curated films, along with Q&A sessions with the film's stars and directors.
Cinema Akil will host the Hong Kong Film Festival, also known as the Hong Kong Film Gala Presentation (HKFGP), featuring an eclectic selection of Hong Kong’s most captivating cinematic masterpieces. The festival will run from November 2 to 8, 2024.
This year’s festival promises an exciting cultural fusion, giving Dubai’s vibrant audience a fresh perspective on Hong Kong’s dynamic film industry. HKGFP 2024 will showcase eight carefully curated films, starting with the opening film True Love, For Once in My Life, followed by the heartwarming drama Once in a Blue Moon, the romantic thriller Love Lies, the action-packed Stuntman, the reflective drama Time Still Turns the Page and gripping crime stories like Dust to Dust. The festival offers a cinematic journey through Hong Kong’s diverse genres. Two Hong Kong classic films will also be featured, A Better Tomorrow and In the Mood for Love.
Audiences can expect intense action, stirring romance, and thought-provoking narratives that will leave audiences wanting more. Festival goers will also be able to connect with Hong Kong’s finest talent, including actress Gladys Li from Once in A Blue Moon, director Delon Siu from True Love, for Once in My Life, director Jonathan Li from Dust to Dust and experienced film critic Kevin Ma. Three post-screening Q&A sessions and a panel discussion will be held at Cinema Akil, along with a film forum at the American University of Sharjah.