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2021-08-24T13:00:05.077Z


The government today (24) proposed amendments to the law, expressly requiring film censors to consider whether the release of films "will be detrimental to national security"; it will also empower the Chief Secretary for Administration if they believe that the release of films will be detrimental to national security


The government today (24) proposed an amendment to expressly stipulate that film censors must consider whether film screening "will be detrimental to national security"; it will also empower the Chief Secretary for Administration to give instructions if they think that film screening will be detrimental to national security. The film censorship and supervision banned the screening of films, even going back to the old films that have been approved for release.


Although the government has repeatedly emphasized in the press conference that there is no "established list" in mind, documentary director Zhou Guanwei believes that this amendment has made the industry at a loss. Under the ambiguity of the red line, he is worried that it will only make creators self-censor and also make investors. Lose confidence.

The spokesperson of the Hong Kong Film Workers Association, Tian Qiwen, also admitted that there are indeed concerns in the industry, but he said that there are still no cases, so he thinks that we should not "magnify ourselves" first, and that we need to take steps in the future.


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There is no clear explanation for the "list"

The Secretary for Commerce and Economic Development, Yau Tenghua, met with the media today to explain the content of the amendment.

At the meeting, he was asked many times which films would have their approval certificates revoked, such as Liang Tianqi’s documentary "The Earth Is Thick and the Sky High", the anti-modification documentary "PolyU Siege", and the comedy film "Cousin, How Are You", which satirizes current abuses. However, Qiu Tenghua did not give a clear explanation, saying only that the current law has not yet come into effect. "I don’t think there is a list in mind at the moment."

As for whether the plot involves assassination of officials, Chinese bad habits, or even satirizing Hong Kong or the central government, will it be banned?

Qiu Tenghua said that they have always focused on creative freedom and also said that they will communicate with the industry.

Tian Qiwen, spokesperson for the Hong Kong Film Workers Association.

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Tian Qiwen: Industry worries fall into the French Open and hope to maintain its original intention

Tian Qiwen, spokesman for the Hong Kong Film Workers Association, admitted that there are indeed some people in the industry who are worried about falling into the French Open in the production process. However, he believes that there is no case at present, so do not "infinitely zoom" first, you can only see steps.

Tian Qiwen also pointed out that as far as he knows, everyone is concerned about whether they will "step on the world" "Cousin, how are you!"

", it will be reproduced into an oral film for the visually impaired to watch. Since a narration is required, if the modification is involved, it will need to be submitted to the inspection office for re-examination. "If the re-examination is passed, it will be fine."

Tian Qiwen also pointed out that the Electrical Inspection Department currently has a consultation platform. When the industry has doubts, it can first consult them.

He said that in the new era, everyone should "be yourself." "The era is constantly changing. Filmmakers want to stay in the 80s and 90s, but time will change and people will change. When you look back, Under the new era and new policies, (remember) just keep the original intention and don’t give up easily.”

Zhou Guanwei believes that making creators self-limit is one of the goals of the government's amendments.

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Zhou Guanwei: Fixing people's worries affects investors

Hong Kong documentary director Zhou Guanwei has directed "Ten Years" Self-immolator and "Phantom Love", and also produced the documentary "Revolution of Our Times". He is worried that the amendment will make investors lose confidence and it may become more and more difficult to invest in the future. Hong Kong movie, "Same as digging one's grave."

This amendment will empower the Chief Secretary for Administration to instruct film censorship and supervision to ban film screenings if he thinks that the release of films will be detrimental to national security. Zhou Guanwei described it as "rule of man."

He explained that in the past when the department reviewed movies, in order to avoid personal taste and prejudice, it would not be decided by one or two people. However, today's decision has overturned the past permanent and effective system. Long) make the final decision.”

Zhou Guanwei also pointed out that as early as many years ago, "self-censorship" appeared in the Hong Kong film circle, and there were not many creators who talked about social issues. "Under the circumstances, you still have to kill, which is very timid." He thinks. , The government amended the regulations to hope that creators will restrict themselves.

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Questioning the documentary against the anti-amendment regulations

The document submitted by the government to the Legislative Council also stated: "Since the implementation of the Hong Kong National Security Act, some stories claiming to be documentaries or based on real events depict acts and activities that endanger national security..." Zhou Guanwei believes that One of the purposes of the case is to target anti-modification documentaries such as "Revolution of the Time".

He emphasized that the amendment does not govern his head. He will still write a continuation script. Even if he does not have the opportunity to make a movie, he will still create in his head in the future. "It does not govern my free head."

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