Hong Kong held its inaugural International Film Festival on June 27, 1977, marking the beginning of a significant cultural event for the city. While not as glamorous as the Cannes Film Festival, the opening reception at City Hall brought together key figures aiming to establish Hong Kong as a global film hub. The festival featured Shaw Brothers' "The Last Tempest," though its director suggested a greater inclusion of Chinese films. AI
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- 1977
- Cannes Film Festival
- City Hall
- Hong Kong
- International Film Festival
- June 27, 1977
- Mr Li Han-hsiang
- Run Run Shaw
- Shaw Brothers Studio
- South China Morning Post
- The Last Tempest
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