Odyssey 2023 | Triumph of CONTAINED: Recipient of The Jury’s Special Prize
After an in-depth discussion and voting, Odyssey 2023’s Jury Panel selected The Jury’s Special Prize and three Special Mentions this…
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Hana Sato: Speciailsed Curator
Japanese student Hana Sato joined UK-China Film Collab as a Specialised Curator via a credited placement module in partnership with Birkbeck, University of London in May 2023.
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News | UK-China Film Collab to join Virtual Internships’s global network
Internships are one of the main routes to work experience. Yet they are infamously hard to secure without prior work experience, relocating, or having the right contacts.
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Commentary | King Charles would appreciate The Mermaid, a Chinese cinema’s take on ocean protection and biodiversity
The Mermaid remains an important advocacy for ocean protection and biodiversity, a Chinese cinema’s take in a global topic.
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Commentary | the UK lost to Japan at the Shanghai International Film Festival – Yoko wins the Golden Goblet Best Picture
The 25th Shanghai International Film Festival wrapped up last week. Who is the winner for its Golden Goblet this year?
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Odyssey 2023 Commentary | reFashioned highlights Hong Kong’s innovative approach to sustainability
Filmed in Hong Kong, a city once synonymous with fast fashion, reFashioned confronts us with the startling environmental impact of the fashion industry.
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Odyssey 2023 Commentary | Earthworm is a story about endurance, friendship and making a difference
An ambitious retirement project sees him construct an impressive forest of steles.
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Odyssey 2023 Commentary | Forest of Stele Dreams: an ambitious retirement project
An ambitious retirement project sees him construct an impressive forest of steles.
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Odyssey 2023 Commentary | Lesser Fullness of Grain explores love and personal growth
Set in Dujiangyan Park, Sichuan China, Human Nature depicts a globally familiar scene.
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Odyssey 2023 Commentary | Human Nature depicts a globally familiar scene
Set in Dujiangyan Park, Sichuan China, Human Nature depicts a globally familiar scene.
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Odyssey 2023 Commentary | Lesser Fullness of Grain: exploring the conflict between tradition and modernity
Lesser Fullness of Grain is a heartfelt short film that skillfully explores the conflicts between tradition and modernity.
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Odyssey 2023 Panel 4 | Youth and the pursuit of success and wellbeing in urban Mainland China
Steven Schwankert is an award-winning writer and editor with 25 years of experience in Greater China, he is the co-create of The Six.
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Odyssey 2023 Interview | “Taking the Power Back” – voices from filmmakers of ASHES
On 16th June, Odyssey 2023 – Global Sustainability will bring an eye-catching short, Ashes, to the National Science and Media Museum in Bradford.
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Odyssey 2023 Commentary | Josie Ho’s experiment in Habit, The International Version
As part of Odyssey 2023’s programme, an unusual film title was included to spark conversation about what Chinese investors, producers…
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Odyssey 2023 Commentary | Insights into Hong Kong’s Chaplin, Stephen Chow
As part of the Odyssey 2023 film festival, Stephen Chow in Focus is the first retrospective of Chow’s career in the UK.
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Odyssey 2023’s Full Programme: the first ever about Greater China and “Global Sustainability” (72 films!)
To get a sense of how pioneering and unique Odyssey 2023’s programme is this year, here is a list and summary of all the Official Selection.
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Odyssey 2023 comes to St. Ives with 2 UK Premieres of Asian cinema
The final stop for Odyssey 2023 for its offline screening programme is St Ives – 23 June. Catch them at the Royal Cinema.
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Odyssey 2023 Panel 3 | Meet Steven Schwankert, co-creator and presenter of The Six
Steven Schwankert is an award-winning writer and editor with 25 years of experience in Greater China, he is the co-create of The Six.
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Odyssey 2023 Panel 2 | Voices from Hong Kong, the making of Thank you. Let’s Dance
Join us for an exclusive interview panel with Alex Lai and Andy Wong from documentary “Thank You. Let’s Dance”.
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Odyssey 2023 comes to Cambridge with 7 films at the Arts Picturehouse (12-14 June)
Odyssey 2023’s Cambridge GALA Screenings will arrive at the Arts Picturehouse exclusively with 7 films on 12th and 14th June.
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Odyssey 2023 Panel 1 | Believe in the future: a new take on sustainable film-making
Odyssey 2023 officially launched on 26 May. In the following month we will also be organising different panels which reflect…
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Odyssey 2023 brings classic The World of Suzie Wong to Bradford, in partnership with LIFF and Pictureville Cinema
Classic film The World of Suzie Wong will be screening at the Pictureville Cinema in Bradford as part of Odyssey 2023.
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SIFF 2023 | Hugoeast takes 16 international films to Shanghai International Film Festival
Hugoest becomes the biggest single representative for international films at this year’s Shanghai International Film Festival. Founded in 2016, Hugoeast…
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SIFF 2023 | Shanghai International Film Festival to pay tribute to British cinema legend Mike Leigh
Shanghai International Film Festival announced British director Mike Leigh as the first master in this year’s “Tribute To Masters” unit. The SIFF will show his 8 classic works including “Secrets & Lies”, “Vera Drake” and “Mr. Turner”.
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Odyssey 2023 to arrive at the Glasgow Film Theatre with 5 films
Odyssey 2023’s Liverpool GALA Screenings will arrive at the Glasgow Film Theatre with 5 films on 8th and 11th June.
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Odyssey 2023 launched at the Battersea Power Station with Hong Kong’s “Finding Bliss: Fire and Ice (The Directors’ Cut)”
Odyssey 2023 officially launched at The Cinema in the Battersea Power Station in London on 26th May with Finding Bliss: Fire and Ice.
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Cannes 2023 | HAF goes to Cannes with an impressive line up
An impressive line up was previewed during the Marché du Film this year, as part of the Cannes Film Festival.
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Odyssey 2023 announces Hong Kong as the City of Honour, Finding Bliss: Fire and Ice (The Directors’ Cut) as Opening Film
In its 3rd edition, UK based film festival Odyssey: a Chinese cinema season celebrates “Global Sustainability” as its main theme…
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Odyssey 2023 announces JOSIE HO IN FOCUS programme
Hong Kong actress and executive producer Josie Ho will make a rare appearance at Odyssey 2023 in London this May,…
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Odyssey 2023 and Picturehouse at FACT announce Liverpool GALA screening programme
Odyssey 2023’s Liverpool GALA Screenings will arrive at the Picturehouse at FACT with 8 films between 2nd June and 4th June, focusing on the debate of ‘Global Sustainability’.
