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HKMU Department of Humanities, Language and Translation of School of Arts and Social Sciences has organised the “Film and Life Series” activities from October to November, in which six Chinese and foreign films have been selected for screening, with post-event talks arranged to invite participating students to explore the philosophy of life, and to rethink their lives.
The fourth “Film and Life Series” event was held on 27 October, featuring the film Running on Karma, with renowned filmmaker Mr Wai Ka-fai and veteran film critic Mr Thomas Shin invited as speakers for the post-event talk. Hosted by Chair Professor of Humanities of School of Arts and Social Sciences Prof. Eva Man Kit-wah, the creation journey of Running on Karma and Detective vs Sleuths, the relationship between religious beliefs and film art were discussed. Mr Wai and Mr Shin also shared their insights on various topics in films, such as Buddhism, Christianity, salvation, gender, music, and the mode of creation of Milkyway Image.
The activity attracted around 200 participants, including filmmakers, film researchers, and staff and students of HKMU, who had a fruitful exchange with the guest speakers.
HKMU Department of Humanities, Language and Translation of School of Arts and Social Sciences has organised the “Film and Life Series” activities from October to November, in which six Chinese and foreign films have been selected for screening, with post-event talks arranged to invite participating students to explore the philosophy of life, and to rethink their lives.
The fourth “Film and Life Series” event was held on 27 October, featuring the film Running on Karma, with renowned filmmaker Mr Wai Ka-fai and veteran film critic Mr Thomas Shin invited as speakers for the post-event talk. Hosted by Chair Professor of Humanities of School of Arts and Social Sciences Prof. Eva Man Kit-wah, the creation journey of Running on Karma and Detective vs Sleuths, the relationship between religious beliefs and film art were discussed. Mr Wai and Mr Shin also shared their insights on various topics in films, such as Buddhism, Christianity, salvation, gender, music, and the mode of creation of Milkyway Image.
The activity attracted around 200 participants, including filmmakers, film researchers, and staff and students of HKMU, who had a fruitful exchange with the guest speakers.
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