Revolution of Our Times
December 12, 2021
Due to political restrictions in Hong Kong, this documentary following protestors since 2019, is broken into pieces, each containing interviews and historical context of the conflict. Kiwi Chow made this documentary as a historical record of the movement and personal accounts of the Hongkongers on the front line. The film is not only about the battle of Hongkongers but also the struggles of freedom lovers against dictatorships around the world. Co-hosted by SEArious4HK & HKDHRA@UW & HKDC (Hong Kong Democracy Council).
Tickets
$14 | $13 Students/Seniors | $9 SIFF members
SIFF year-round passes and vouchers are not valid for this screening.
Over the past fifty years, Hongkongers have fought for freedom and democracy but have yet to succeed. In 2019, the “Extradition Bill” to China opened Pandora’s box, turning Hong Kong into a battlefield against the Chinese authoritarian rule. The award-winning director of Ten Years: Self Immolator, Kiwi Chow, made this documentary to tell the story of the movement, both with a macro view of its historical context and up close and personal on the front lines.
The 2019 movement is always labelled with the characteristics of “decentralized leadership”, “be water” (flexible tactics), “do not split” and “blossoming everywhere” (protest all over the territory). The film covers seven teams of protestors with different stories which put together a comprehensive picture of the versatile movement...
- Director: Kiwi CHOW 周冠威
- Country: Hong Kong
- Year: 2021
- Running Time: 152 min.
- Language: Cantonese
- Has Subtitles: Yes