Director: Wong Tin-lam
Cast: Grace Chang, Chang Yang, Dolly Soo Fung, Wang Lai, Ouyang Shafei
Hong Kong 1960. 134min. Digital 4K
Mandarin with English and Chinese subtitles
Grace Chang plays a variation on Carmen, a nightclub singer involved in a tragic romance with a pianist. Shot in high-contrast black and white, the film paints an enticing portrait of the smoky, alcohol-spiked atmosphere of 1950s nightlife. Meticulously restored in stunning 4K, it features a jazz-inspired score combining Chinese and Western elements, and Chang’s iconic performance.
Courtesy Cathay-Keris Films Pte. Ltd. and Hong Kong Film Archive, Leisure and Cultural Services Department.
Presented by Focus Hong Kong. Supported by The Hong Kong Economic and Trade Office, London.
