China is Killing Hong Kong’s Indie Film Industry

Chinese authorities banned Hong Kong films deemed threats to National security in 2021. The penalty for unauthorised screenings is three years in prison and a HKD 1,000,000 fine. Despite the law, some independent filmmakers still take the risk to screen their movies illegally. When even expressions of Hong Kong identity can be taken as a violation of the National Security Law, many local filmmakers live in fear and disillusionment.

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