Restored Treasures – Film Marathon
Embark on an extraordinary journey through a century of cinematic brilliance with 'Restored Treasures - Film Marathon'! In honour of the 25th anniversary of the Hong Kong Film Archive, this opening programme presents a splendid selection of meticulously restored local and international classics for your enjoyment.
Prepare to be enchanted by the timeless elegance of The Goddess (1934)(4K Digitally Restored Version), a silent film masterpiece featuring the illustrious Ruan Lingyu, alongside the Archive’s newly completed 4K restoration of director Lung Kong’s acclaimed The Story of a Discharged Prisoner (1967). This marathon celebrates the evolution of cinema, traversing from the silent black-and-white era to the vibrant creativity of contemporary filmmaking.
Immerse yourself in this celebration of light and shadow and experience the timeless allure of film!
Screening
【Opening Film】The Goddess (1934)(4K Digitally Restored version)
16.05.2026 (Sat)
12:00nn
The Hall, East Kowloon Cultural Centre
$70
Sunrise: A Song of Two Humans (1927)(Digitally Restored version)
16.05.2026 (Sat)
3:30pm
The Hall, East Kowloon Cultural Centre
$70
Center Stage (1992)(4K Digitally Restored, Director’s cut)
16.05.2026 (Sat)
7:30pm
The Hall, East Kowloon Cultural Centre
$70
The Godfather (1972)(4K Digitally Restored version)
17.05.2026 (Sun)
2:00pm
The Hall, East Kowloon Cultural Centre
$70
【Closing Film】The Story of a Discharged Prisoner (1967)(4K Digitally Restored version)
17.05.2026 (Sun)
7:00pm
The Hall, East Kowloon Cultural Centre
$70
Fringe Activity - Free Screenings
The programme also includes two free screenings of documentaries on the work of early film pioneers, the Lumière brothers. Lumière! The Adventure Begins (2016) and Lumière! The Adventure Continues (2024) take audiences back to the nascence of cinema to explore how it became the medium we know and love today.
Lumière! The Adventure Begins(2016)
25.05.2026 (Mon)
2:30pm
Cinema, Hong Kong Film Archive
Free admission by ticket
Lumière! The Adventure Continues(2024)
25.05.2026 (Mon)
5:30pm
Cinema, Hong Kong Film Archive
Free admission by ticket
The presenter reserves the right to change the programme.
The content of the programme does not represent the views of the Leisure and Cultural Services Department.