MAY 28 - SPECIAL SEASON: CATHAY: THE OTHER TIGER
May 28 - 7:00pm
Mambo Girl
Yi Wen (1957) 92 mins
From its opening shot of Grace Chang’s mambo-dancing feet, this is a joyous, immensely charming & occasionally dark portrayal of post-war Hong Kong & the effects of social change, shifting family relationships & international cultural influences on more traditional values & responsibilities. The luminous Chang became one of Asian cinema’s superstars after this film’s success & established a long-running partnership with co-star Peter Chen Hou. A fascinating time-capsule of ‘50s Asian modernity, Stephen Teo called it “Hong Kong cinema’s first musical masterpiece”.
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May 28 - 8:45pm
Escorts Over Tiger Hills
Wang Xinglei (1969) 95 mins
An ex-guerrilla fighter, turned monk must return to duty for 1 final mission & escort a convoy of Tartar prisoners through enemy territory. Hugely influenced by King Hu, this is one of only a relatively small number of martial arts films made by Cathay but its impressive arsenal of flash cuts, freeze-frames, tracking shots & kinetic martial arts choreography by the celebrated Han Ying Chieh, thrills the senses with its awesome display of cinematic mastery.
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