Hong Kong Cinema Shines at Vienna's Red Lotus Asian Film Festival

Hong Kong cinema showcased in Vienna

The Hong Kong Economic and Trade Office, Berlin (HKETO Berlin) supported screenings of two Hong Kong movies at the 5th Red Lotus Asian Film Festival, held in Vienna, Austria, from April 23 to 26 (Vienna time).

Speaking ahead of the screening of the opening film "The Shadow's Edge" on April 25, the Head of Public Relations of HKETO Berlin, Ms Stephanie Pall, highlighted the remarkable achievements of Hong Kong's creative talents and the Government's continued commitment to fostering and promoting the film industry on the global stage. She underscored how these efforts have strengthened the international profile of Hong Kong cinema and showcased the exceptional craftsmanship of its filmmakers.

"Hong Kong's popular culture, spanning film, music and visual arts, offers a compelling insight into a society that is both deeply rooted in tradition and strikingly modern. It is truly inspiring to see how Hong Kong, a city defined by its boundless energy and creativity, continues to gain recognition on the world stage. The Hong Kong Government is firmly committed to sharing its unique cinematic voice with global audiences through international film events." Ms Pall said.

Following the screening, HKETO Berlin hosted a reception, welcoming guests from the business, cultural, and media sectors, providing an opportunity for exchanges and networking. The festival programme also featured another movie "Montages of a Modern Motherhood" which was screened on April 26.

About HKETO Berlin

HKETO Berlin is the official representative of the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region Government in commercial relations and other economic and trade matters in Germany as well as Austria, Czechia, Hungary, Poland, the Slovak Republic, Slovenia and Switzerland.

The Hong Kong Economic and Trade Office, Berlin supported the screening of Hong Kong films at the Red Lotus Asian Film Festival in Vienna. Photo shows the reception after the screening of "The Shadow's Edge". Source: HKSAR Government Press Releases

The Hong Kong Economic and Trade Office, Berlin supported the 5th Red Lotus Asian Film Festival in Vienna, Austria. Photo shows the audience at the screening of "The Shadow's Edge" in Vienna on April 25 (Vienna time). Source: HKSAR Government Press Releases

The Hong Kong Economic and Trade Office, Berlin (HKETO Berlin) supported the 5th Red Lotus Asian Film Festival in Vienna, Austria. Photo shows the Head of Public Relations of HKETO Berlin, Ms Stephanie Pall (right), speaking before the screening of the opening film "The Shadow's Edge" on April 25 (Vienna time). Source: HKSAR Government Press Releases

Hong Kong Customs detects dangerous drugs case and seizes suspected drugs worth about $2.3 million

Hong Kong Customs detected a dangerous drugs case yesterday (April 27), and seized a total of about 3 kilograms of suspected cocaine, with an estimated market value of about $2.3 million. One person suspected to be connected with the case was arrested.

Hong Kong Customs and Mainlanddepartments on narcotics control and anti-smuggling carried out an intelligence exchange, and intercepted two parcels from the Chinese Mainland on April 25, declared as books and clothing, and discovered the batch of suspected cocaine concealed inside the false compartments of a suitcase in one of the parcels. Upon follow-up investigations, Customs officers conducted a controlled delivery operation and arrested a 41-year-old non-local woman in Mong Kok yesterday.

The arrested person has been charged with one count of trafficking in a dangerous drug. The case will be brought up at the Kowloon City Magistrates' Courts tomorrow (April 29).

Under the Dangerous Drugs Ordinance, trafficking in a dangerous drug is a serious offence. The maximum penalty upon conviction is a fine of $5 million and life imprisonment.

Members of the public may report any suspected drug trafficking activities to Customs' 24-hour hotline 182 8080 or its dedicated crime-reporting email account (crimereport@customs.gov.hk) or online form (eform.cefs.gov.hk/form/ced002).

Hong Kong Customs detects dangerous drugs case and seizes suspected drugs worth about $2.3 million Source: HKSAR Government Press Releases