Tag: Kiwi Chow
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Kiwi Chow: Dissenting Director in Hong Kong’s Quiet Climate
Overview: A Rare Voice in Hong Kong’s Film Scene In Hong Kong, expressing dissent has become a fraught act. The space for criticising the government or the Chinese Communist Party (CCP) is narrow, and many public figures choose silence to safeguard their careers. Against this backdrop, Kiwi Chow stands out as a director who has…
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Kiwi Chow’s Quiet Rebellion: Life as a Dissenting Director in Hong Kong
In a city where silence has become the default, Kiwi Chow stands out as a rare voice of dissent in Hong Kong Hong Kong’s film industry has long been a mirror to its political climate, reflecting local anxieties and the shifting boundaries of expression. In recent years, however, the space for openly criticising the government…
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They want to destroy my career: Kiwi Chow on life as a dissenting director in Hong Kong
Facing Silence in a City of Quiet Dissent In Hong Kong, dissent has often shifted from the streets to the subtle spaces between a filmmaker’s frames. The city’s political climate has grown increasingly constricted, with critics fearing professional and personal repercussions. Yet, Kiwi Chow—one of the few directors willing to speak publicly about challenging the…