HKETO Berlin supports Hong Kong movie theater to shine at Zurich Film Festival (with images)
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Supported by the Hong Kong Economic and Trade Office, Berlin (HKETO Berlin), 2 Hong Kong movies took the spotlight at the 22nd Zurich Film Festival held from September 24 to October 4 (Zurich time). The screening was sponsored by the Cultural and Creative Industries Development Agency under the Culture, Sports and Tourism Bureau and the Film Development Fund.
Speaking ahead of the screening of the opening movie “We Are Born Good” on September 25, the Director of HKETO Berlin, Mr Indiana Wong, highlighted the remarkable accomplishments of Hong Kong’s innovative skill and their long-lasting contributions to the international movie landscape.
“We are committed to broadening the international reach of Hong Kong cinema to Central and Eastern Europe. Hong Kong’s distinct culture of openness and diversity continues to fuel our filmmakers in crafting extraordinary narratives that offer unique perspectives to global audiences,” Mr Wong stated.
Following the screening, HKETO Berlin hosted a reception for recognized visitors from business, cultural and media sectors, developing a vibrant setting for discussion, exchanges and connections around Hong Kong’s imaginative markets.
The celebration program likewise included the well-known “Cold War 1994″offering European audiences another glance of the unique storytelling, environment and cinematic craft that have actually assisted Hong Kong movie theater resonate far beyond the city’s coasts.
Mr Wong likewise went to the National Day reception hosted by the General Consulate of individuals’s Republic of China in Zurich on the exact same day, throughout which he exchanged views with the Acting Consul General, Mr Jia Lei, on the most recent advancements and partnership in between Hong Kong and Switzerland.
Mr Wong likewise went to the Switzerland Innovation Park Zurich and consulted with business stationed there to discover their advancement strategies and promote the benefits of Hong Kong.
About HKETO Berlin
HKETO Berlin is the main agent of the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region Government in business relations and other financial and trade matters in Germany in addition to Austria, Czechia, Hungary, Poland, the Slovak Republic, Slovenia and Switzerland.