An iconic mainstay among Chinese New Year movies, CJ7 is a Hong Kong–Chinese science fiction comedy-drama film directed by and starring Stephen Chow. Packed with themes of love and sacrifice, the movie follows impoverished single father Chow Ti, who lives in squalor with his nine-year-old son, Dicky. Set within Hong Kong in the early noughties, I Love Hong Kong follows the drama that happens after a swindler who conned money from his friends and neighbours – and made it big time – returns Hong Kong novelist Lilian Lee wrote an interpretation of the famed Chinese legend, published in 1986 and turned into a film by renowned Hong Kong film-maker Tsui Hark in 1993. The fantasy – today regarded as among the best made during the golden age of Hong Kong cinema – stars Joey Wong as White Snake (Bai Suzhen) and Maggie Cheung as her A perennial classic that features some of Hong Kong’s most recognisable faces from the 1990s, All’s Well, Ends Well can often be found on the television sets of most households come the Lunar Chinese New Year celebrations. Directed by Clifton Ko and starring everyone from Leslie Cheung, Stephen Chow, Raymond Wong, Maggie Cheung, Sandra Ng A perennial classic that features some of Hong Kong’s most recognisable faces from the 1990s, All’s Well, Ends Well can often be found on the television sets of most households come the Lunar Chinese New Year celebrations. Directed by Clifton Ko and starring everyone from Leslie Cheung, Stephen Chow, Raymond Wong, Maggie Cheung, Sandra Ng Discover these feel-good films perfect for Chinese New Year, featuring themes of family, love, resilience, and laughter. From nostalgic classics to modern gems, these movies will bring joy and warmth to your festive celebrations Chinese New Year comedies are a big part of Hong Kong’s celebrations, and we have picked five of the best, including Fat Choi Spirit starring Andy Lau, Louis Koo, Gigi Leung and Lau Ching-wan. For years, Hongkongers were the world’s biggest movie fans.According to film historian David Bordwell, in 1959, when Hong Kong was home to around three million people, the average cinema A selection of classic Chinese New Year movies that Hongkongers love to get together and watch every time the festive season roll over the Chinese Mainland, Hong Release Date: January 2025; Cast: Kenneth Ma, Samantha Ko, Carlos Chan, Dada Chan, Bob Lam, Hui Shiu Hung; Synopsis: Co-directed by iconic filmmakers Wong Jing (王晶) and Patrick Kong (葉念琛), Queen of Mahjong is a joyful celebration of family, love, and the timeless charm of mahjong. Chinese New Year comedies are a big part of Hong Kong’s celebrations, and we have picked five of the best, including Fat Choi Spirit starring Andy Lau, Louis Koo, Gigi Leung and Lau Ching-wan. The Lunar New Year has long been a big and profitable time for the Chinese movie industry. Beginning in Hong Kong in the early 1980s and spreading to the mainland in the 1990s, the hèsuìpiān 贺岁片, or “New Year film,” packs the theaters during the holiday. Generally, these movies are family-friendly comedies, with an emphasis on the It’s not such a bad idea to stay indoors and enjoy some good Chinese New Year movies after a fruitful reunion dinner. Beginning with the new moon that occurs between January 21 and February 20 (as per the English calendar), the Chinese New Year, also called Lunar New Year, is an annual festival that spans over 15 days. This year, it starts on The 2022 family comedy film was reportedly Hong Kong’s no.1 box office comedy of all time. The original cast members including Stephy Tang, Louis Cheung, Ivana Wong, Lin Min Chen, and Peter Chan Charm Man, return for the sequel. For those who choose the latter, this list of Chinese New Year films can be helpful. It includes movies released during the Lunar year period and classics that can be watched anytime. So get your favourite munchies ready for a Chinese New Year movie marathon and enjoy this festive season from the comfort of your home. 15 Chinese New Year films Hong Kong’s Chinese New Year festivities are a symphony of tradition and innovation, from riveting temple hopping to timeless wishing rituals, the city is bursting with festive surprises. Chilli Laugh Story (Chinese: 闔家辣) is a 2022 Hong Kong comedy film co-written and directed by Coba Cheng, a debutant director. An amusing and sometimes unexpectedly poignant comedy starring Ronald Cheng, Gigi Leung, Edan Lui, and Sandra Ng, it was initially scheduled to release on 1 February 2022, the first day of Lunar New Year, but it was postponed due to COVID-19 and finally released Hong Kong Disneyland’s Magical Year After Year Chinese New Year Celebration runs from January 17 to February 16, 2025.Join the brand-new ‘Mickey and Friends Year of the Snake Processional’, featuring God of Fortune Goofy, Mulan, and Mickey in festive outfits. The following is a list of mainland Chinese films first released in year 2024. Kong and Jigme: Chen Guoxing, La Huajia Produced in Hong Kong: Tonghua Girl
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