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Hong Kong launches first International Film Festival in 1977

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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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Hong Kong launches first International Film Festival in 1977

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    When Hong Kong hosted its first International Film Festival in 1977 – SCMP archive

    This article was first published on June 28, 1977. Film festival off to impressive start by SCMP reporter Hongkong’s First International Film Festival got off to an impressive start last night (June 27, 1977). It was not quite the glittering social occasion as the Cannes Film Fes…

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