Towards Freedom: Revolution of Our Times (N/C 15+)

Over the past fifty years, Hongkongers have fought for freedom and democracy but have yet to succeed. In 2019, the “Extradition Bill” which would have allowed the extradition of Hongkongers to China, opened Pandora’s box, turning Hong Kong into a battlefield against Chinese authoritarian rule. The award-winning director of “Ten Years: Self Immolator,” Kiwi Chow, made this documentary to tell the story of the movement, both with a macro view of its historical context and up close and personal perspective on the front lines.

The 2019 movement is always labelled with the characteristics of “a decentralised leadership”, “be water” (flexible tactics), “do not split” (unity but in different ways) and “blossoming everywhere” (protests all over the territory). The film covers seven teams of protestors with diverse stories and backgrounds that are put together as a comprehensive picture of the versatile movement.

Awards

• Best Documentary — Golden Horse Awards 2021
• Audience Choice Award — Golden Horse Awards 2021

Hong Kong / 2021 / Colour 

Dir. Kiwi CHOW