{"data-model-common":[{"name":"lang", "value":"en"} ,{"name":"detail-page-free", "type":"replicant", "value": [ ]} ,{"name":"programmeDescription", "type":"text", "value":"The Chinese Opera Festival will feature 10 classic Chinese opera films from the 1950s to 1960s with backdrop of the Sui and Tang dynasties or centred on themes of loyalty and righteousness. Chinese opera fans can enjoy not only the beloved stories of the timeless characters, but also the great works of the Chinese opera masters.<br /><br /><strong>Cantonese Opera Films</strong><br /><br />15/8 (SAT) 7:45pm<br /><em>Mo Chung Fights the Tiger&nbsp;</em>(1959)<br />Starring: Sun Ma Si Tsang, Fung Wong Nui, Chan Kam-tong, Lee Hoi-chuen, Tang Wai-fan, To Sam Ku<br />Director: Wong Hok-sing<br />B&amp;W / 99 mins<br />Lyrics with Traditional Chinese subtitles<br /><br />22/8 (SAT) 7:45pm<br /><em>Fan Lei-fa</em>&nbsp;(1960)<br />Starring: Yam Kim-fai, Yu Lai-zhen, Leung Sing-po, Lam Kar-sing<br />Director: Wong Hok-sing<br />B&amp;W / 108 mins<br />Lyrics with Traditional Chinese subtitles<br /><br />29/8 (SAT) 7:45pm<br /><em>Lodging of a Complaint Before the Imperial Court by the Young Amazons</em>&nbsp;(1961)<br />Starring: Yu So-chow, Mak Bing-wing, Chan Kam-tong, Lan Chi Pak, Poon Yat On<br />Director: Chu Kea<br />B&amp;W / 122 mins<br />Lyrics with Traditional Chinese subtitles<br /><br />5/9 (SAT) 7:45pm<br /><em>The Chilly River Pass</em>&nbsp;(1961)<strong><br /></strong>Starring: So Siu-tong, Law Yim-hing, Yam Bing-yee, Kam Ying-lin, Mui Yan<br />Director: Chu Kea<br />B&amp;W / 105 mins<br />No subtitles<br /><br />19/9 (SAT) 7:45pm<br />Law Shing at the Gate (1962)<strong><br /></strong>Starring: Yam Kim-fai, Yu Lai-zhen, Lan Chi Pak, Lee Hong-kum, Luk King-hung<br />Director: Chu Kea<br />B&amp;W / 105 mins<br />Lyrics with Traditional Chinese subtitles<br /><br />Lecture Hall, Hong Kong Space Museum<br />Courtesy of Hong Kong Film Archive<br /><br /><strong>Chinese Opera Films</strong><br /><br />12/8 (WED) 7:30am<br />Peking Opera <em>The Boar Forest</em> (1962)<br />Starring: Li Shaochun, Yuan Shihai, Du Jinfang<br />Director: Cui Wei, Chen Huaiai<br />Colour / 136 mins<br />Lyrics with Simplified Chinese subtitles<br /><br />19/8 (WED) 7:30am<br />Peking Opera <em>The Case of Killing Chen Shimei</em> (1964)<br />Starring: Zhang Junqiu, Ma Changli, Qiu Shengrong, Ma Lianliang<br />Director: Guo Wei<br />Colour / 130 mins<br />Lyrics with Simplified Chinese subtitles<br /><br />26/8 (WED) 7:30am<br />Peking Opera <em>Wu Song</em> (1963)<br />Starring: Gai Jiaotian, Zhang Youfu, Ai Shiju<br />Director: Ying Yunwei, Yu Zhongying<br />Colour / 117 mins<br />Lyrics with Simplified Chinese subtitles<br /><br />9/9 (WED) 7:30am<br />Peking Opera <em>The Lady Warriors of the Yang Family</em> (1960)<br />Starring: Wang Jinghua, Yang Qiuling, Liang Youlian<br />Director: Cui Wei, Chen Huaiai<br />Colour / 144 mins<br />Lyrics with Simplified Chinese subtitles<br /><br />16/9 (WED) 7:30am<br />Yu Opera <em>Mu Guiying Takes Command</em> (1958)<br />Starring: Ma Jinfeng, Ding Guiyun, Sang Jianxiu, Sun Yuanhua<br />Director: Xu Suling<br />B&amp;W / 80 mins<br />Lyrics with Simplified Chinese subtitles<br /><br />Cinema, Hong Kong Film Archive<br />Screening materials and information courtesy of China Film Archive&nbsp;"}]}