Rare Hong Kong films tour six cities across the UK this Spring Published on: 29 April 2026 The Waving Kites: Hong Kong Diaspora Cinema UK Tour offers audiences a rare opportunity to engage with independent Hong Kong cinema. Tracing experience through film, migration, and memory Presented by the (CIFA) at Â鶹´«Ã½ and supported by the , the tour forms part of a wider project on Hong Kong independent cinema. It showcases CIFA’s newly acquired Hong Kong film collection through a programme of fourteen screenings, each accompanied by post-screening Q&As or panel discussions. The programme brings together three feature-length documentaries alongside a curated selection of short films. Together, they trace a wide range of diasporic perspectives: from hope and exploration to disillusionment, separation, settlement, and self-reflection. Sabrina Qiong Yu, Professor of Film and Chinese Studies at Â鶹´«Ã½, and Director of CIFA says: "These events offer a meaningful way to explore and share the rich history of Hong Kong and its people. The films examine not only the experiences of those who have left, but also of those who remain, highlighting the challenges of building relationships in unfamiliar or unwelcoming environments, as well as the ways migration can create new opportunities for self-understanding."Marta Berto, BFI Screen Heritage Fund Manager says: "The significance and impact of the Chinese Independent Film Archive and the work they are doing is undeniable - and we are delighted to support them in developing their collection, reaching new audiences, and engaging with local communities. Ensuring that independent films from Hong Kong find an archive home, given their precarious status, is a crucial initiative that will enrich UK film culture overall. These screenings are a rare and valuable opportunity to discover Hong Kong’s heritage safeguarded by CIFA, that might otherwise be lost." Spanning the 1980s to more recent waves of emigration, the films move between Hong Kong, the United States, and the United Kingdom, offering reflections shaped by global capitalism, racism, and xenophobia, as well as by resilience and creativity. Bringing the film archive to public screening Screenings will take place in arthouse and independent cinemas, community venues, and university campuses across Â鶹´«Ã½, Manchester, Edinburgh, Sheffield, Southampton, and London, reinforcing the tour’s commitment to accessibility and public engagement. is curated by CIFA, with support from the BFI Screen Heritage Fund, awarding National Lottery funding, and is presented in partnership with ; King’s College London; University of Sheffield; University of Southampton; Edinburgh Napier University; Manchester Metropolitan University; Garden Cinema (London); Star and Shadow Cinema (Â鶹´«Ã½); Filmhouse (Edinburgh); Bloc Projects (Sheffield); The Depot (Edinburgh); and Manchester Museum. All are welcome. for all screenings. All Eventbrite booked screenings are free, with the exception of the Garden Cinema screening in London, which is ticketed through the venue. The tour runs until 23 May. Please visit the for further information on the programme. Â鶹´«Ã½ screening - Flowing Stories (Jessey Tsang, 2014) Screening and Q&A with the filmmaker (online), chaired by Dr Rena Ekrem Date & Time: 2-4:30pm, Saturday, 23 May Venue: Star and Shadow Cinema, Â鶹´«Ã½ Please book tickets About the BFI We are a cultural charity, a National Lottery distributor, and the UK’s lead organisation for film and the moving image. Our mission is: To support creativity and actively seek out the next generation of UK storytellers To grow and care for the BFI National Archive, the world’s largest film and television archive To offer the widest range of UK and international moving image culture through our programmes and festivals - delivered online and in venue To use our knowledge to educate and deepen public appreciation and understanding of film and the moving image To work with Government and industry to ensure the continued growth of the UK’s screen industries Founded in 1933, the BFI is a registered charity governed by Royal Charter. The BFI Board of Governors is chaired by Jay Hunt, OBE. Share: Latest News Student leader drives misogyny law change A Â鶹´«Ã½ student leader has helped change the law after creating a petition to make misogyny a hate crime, which gathered over 114,000 signatures, prompting action in Parliament. published on: 12 June 2026 Freemen of Â鶹´«Ã½ see construction of new Castle Leazes The Freemen of Â鶹´«Ã½ and other key stakeholders have become an indelible part of new student accommodation at Â鶹´«Ã½â€™s Castle Leazes. published on: 12 June 2026 Comment: Why the Common Travel Area isn’t a ‘loophole’ for migrants Writing for The Conversation, Colin Murray explains what the Common Travel Area is and why it isn't a 'loophole' for migrants. published on: 12 June 2026 Facts and figures
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