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Johnnie To Addresses Hong Kong Censorship Challenges in Tokyo Festival Conversation With Yu Irie
Johnnie To discussed the challenges of filmmaking under increased regulation in Hong Kong at the Tokyo International Film Festival.
“There is a lot of regulation in Hong Kong, especially when it comes to expression,” To said Thursday when asked about balancing culture with freedom. During the wide-ranging Tokyo conversation, To also discussed his improvisational filmmaking style and reflected on Hong Kong cinema’s changing landscape. He expressed concern about the industry’s future, noting that major studios like Shaw Brothers and Golden Harvest are “all gone now.” He added, “The governmental grants are not enough.
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