Hong Kong Films Shine at Two Spanish Film Festivals in July 2026

Hong Kong films shine at two film festivals in Spain

The Hong Kong Economic and Trade Office in Brussels (Brussels ETO) supported two film festivals in Spain in July 2026, namely the Asian Summer Film Festival, held in Vic from July 14 to 19 (Vic time), and the Cines del Sur International Film Festival, held in Granada from July 17 to 25 (Granada time).

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Hong Kong films shine at two film festivals in Spain Source: HKSAR Government Press Releases

Hong Kong films shine at two film festivals in Spain Source: HKSAR Government Press Releases

Hong Kong films shine at two film festivals in Spain Source: HKSAR Government Press Releases

Hong Kong films shine at two film festivals in Spain Source: HKSAR Government Press Releases

A long-standing partner festival attracting more than 14 000 visitors each year, the Asian Summer Film Festival screened six Hong Kong films supported by Brussels ETO, showcasing a mix of new releases and classic Hong Kong cinema: Jill Wong’s “Pass and Goal”, Dickson Leung’s “Good Game”, Albert Mak’s “Hit N Fun”, Albert Njo’s “Road to Vendetta”, Kwok Ka-hei and Jack Lee’s”Unidentified Murder” and Chang Cheh’s “The Five Venoms”.

The Hong Kong Day, held on July 17 (Vic time), was a highlight of the festival, featuring the screenings of five Hong Kong films, a breakfast meeting introducing the Hong Kong film selection to media and industry professionals, and a Hong Kong Night where guests enjoyed a special tribute to Hong Kong’s action and marital art cinema, the screening of “Good Game”, as well as Hong Kong style street food.

Speaking at the breakfast meeting on July 17 (Vic time), the Deputy Representative of Brussels ETO, Mr Kasper Ng, said that “The Hong Kong programme this year featured a wide range of genres highlighting the diversity, creativity and energy of Hong Kong cinema today.We hope the Hong Kong films will inspire you to know more about Hong Kong and visit us, including attending our annual FILMART, Asia’s largest film and entertainment content marketplace, and visiting our iconic cultural landmarks such as the West Kowloon Cultural District.”

During the “Hong Kong Night”, Mr Kasper Ng presented the festival honorary award to Lo Mang in recognition of his outstanding career. The award was accepted on his behalf by actor and action director Ken Law of “Good Game”, who attended the festival.

This year also marked Brussels ETO’ first collaboration with the Cines del Sur International Film Festival, which screened Oliver Siu Kuen Chan’s “Montages of a Modern Motherhood” on July 18 (Granada time) in Granada.

Addressing the audience before the screening, Mr Kasper Ng said that “Hong Kong may be best known internationally for its action and martial arts classics, but today’s filmmakers are also telling intimate, contemporary stories that reflect the changing aspirations and diversity of our society. We are delighted to share this side of Hong Kong cinema with audiences in Spain.”

Attracting around 13 000 spectators each year, the Cines del Sur International Film Festival showcases cinema from Asia, Africa and Latin America.

LegCo National Affairs Study Visit tours Beijing 12345 Citizen Hotline Service Center

The following is issued on behalf of the Legislative Council Secretariat:

Members of the Legislative Council (LegCo) continued the National Affairs Study Visit (Study Visit) in Beijing for the fourth day today (July 22). They attended a thematic seminar relating to the National 15th Five-Year Plan and Hong Kong’s Five-Year Plan, followed by a visit to the Beijing 12345 Citizen Hotline Service Center (the Center).

In the morning, Members attended a thematic seminar on the key points of the National 15th Five-Year Plan and recommendations for Hong Kong’s Five-Year Plan. The National 15th Five-Year Plan outlines the country’s development direction for the next five years. The seminar offered an in-depth exposition of the holistic vision, thorough consideration and meticulous planning underpinning the formulation of the National 15th Five-Year Plan. The seminar also provided a detailed analysis of the 15th Five-Year Plan’s trajectory, guiding principle and main objectives, while examining China’s opportunities and challenges from a global perspective.

Members have benefited greatly from the seminar. Not only have they deeply appreciated the vast opportunities brought by the National 15th Five-Year Plan, they have also gained a more comprehensive and profound understanding of Hong Kong’s role under the grand blueprint of the National 15th Five-Year Plan. Members agreed that in assisting the Special Administrative Region Government in formulating Hong Kong’s first Five-Year Plan, LegCo must accurately comprehend and grasp the spirit of the Central Authorities on economic affairs. By drawing on the country’s successful experience in development, Hong Kong can exert a greater role in the country’s modernization, better integrate into and serve the overall national development, and fulfil the country’s high expectations for the city.

In the afternoon, Members visited the Beijing 12345 Citizen Hotline Service Center. The Center consolidated Beijing’s hotline resources in 2019 and became a one-stop platform for providing swift responses to public complaints. Members inspected the service processes, noting that the Center leverages big data in identifying problems. It also promotes taking initiatives and handling problems before complaints. The Center also makes use of artificial intelligence, achieving a 97% resolution rate. Its services fully demonstrate the people-centred philosophy and governing vision. The Center puts the value of proactively responding to people’s aspiration into practice, directly reflecting its determination to tackle the most imminent concerns of the people, making it an exemplar of urban administration. Members considered that the Center’s successful experience in feeling the pulse of society can serve as a valuable reference and also be applied to enhancements of LegCo Members’ district services, with a view to solving people’s problems more efficiently and proactively, thereby improving the well-being of the people.

Members will continue with the Study Visit programme tomorrow (July 23), which includes attending thematic seminars.

Click here to watch the video highlight of today’s Study Visit.