How Hong Kong film directors are navigating the new era of censorship

Описание: HKFP speaks to four film directors about navigating unclear red lines under Hong Kong's security law: https://bit.ly/censorshiphk Whilst some now now enjoy free expression abroad, others have opted to stay, believing the restrictions could give rise to more creativity.

"Being in this era, you ought tell the stories about this era," says by Chan Tze-woon, director of Blue Island - an uncensored documentary that cannot be screened publicly in Hong Kong.

The film authorities told HKFP that a total of three films have been banned since 2021 thus far - the first film bans since the 1997 Handover. At least 14 films have reported trouble in applying for screening approval over the past two years. Some directors, like Chan, have given up releasing their works in Hong Kong.

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