The Hong Kong Film Festival is back in Dubai with a new moniker and we have all the deets of the film screenings! Returning as the Hong Kong Film Gala Presentation (HKFGP), this year’s line-up will offer a unique cultural fusion giving Dubai’s vibrant audience a fresh perspective on Hong Kong’s film industry. Starting from November 2nd to 8th at Cinema Akil in AlSerkal Avenue, the festival will feature a diverse collection of Hong Kong’s most enchanting cinematic gems. Here’s the line-up for the eight coveted films and the many talents going to be present!
Binge-Watch 8 Cinematic Masterpieces At The Hong Kong Film Festival 2024
The Hong Kong Film Gala Presentation has a new line-up of eight carefully curated films meant to swoon audiences for an immersive experience. From romance and thriller to drama and soulful love tales, keep your popcorn tubs ready for a long day of binge-watching films. The festival will kick-off by screening the opening film True Love, For Once in My Life featuring soulful love tales. It will be followed by the heartwarming drama Once in a Blue Moon.
Here’s the list of the complete film schedule at the Hong Kong Film Festival-
- November 2nd, 7:15 pm: True Love For Once In My Life
- November 3rd, 7 pm: Once In A Blue Moon
- November 3rd, 10 pm: Time Still Turns The Pages
- November 4th, 7 pm: Dust To Dust
- November 5th, 7 pm: Stuntman
- November 6th, 7 pm: Love Lies
- November 7th, 7 pm: A Better Tomorrow
- November 8th, 7 pm: In The Mood for Love
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Connect With The Finest Talent And Filmmakers At The Festival
The HKFGP festival offers a fully immersive experience that extends much more than a mere film screening. Attendees will have the opportunity to engage with some of Hong Kong’s top talent. These talents include actress Gladys Li from Once in A Blue Moon, director Delon Siu of True Love, for Once in My Life, and director Jonathan Li of Dust to Dust. Additionally, seasoned film critic Kevin Ma is also expected to join the slew of talented guests. Audiences can be a part of the three post-screening Q&A sessions, a panel discussion at Cinema Akil, and a film forum at the American University of Sharjah. This exciting line-up of events is surely expected to make this year’s festival a grand immersive success.
Whether you’re a cinema buff or an aspiring filmmaker, you must visit the 2024 Hong Kong Film Gala Presentation for a once-in-a-lifetime experience!
When: November 2nd to 8th
Where: Cinema Akhil, Dubai
Cost: AED225 for season pass
Cover Image Courtesy: Asian Film Awards Academy/Website
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