Chinese authorities banned Hong Kong films deemed threats to National security in 2021. The penalty for unauthorised screenings is three years in prison and a HKD 1,000,000 fine. Despite the law, some independent filmmakers still take the risk to screen their movies illegally. When even expressions of Hong Kong identity can be taken as a violation of the National Security Law, many local filmmakers live in fear and disillusionment.
Click here to SUBSCRIBE to VICE Asia: https://bit.ly/2LhqAR9
Connect with VICE Asia:
Check out our full video catalog: https://bit.ly/2P3Y0pv
Videos, daily editorial and more: http://vice.com/en_asia
More videos from the VICE network: https://fb.com/viceasia/videos/
Like VICE Asia on Facebook: http://fb.com/viceasia
Follow VICE Asia on Twitter: / viceasia
Follow us on Instagram: / viceasia
Watch video China is Killing Hong Kong’s Indie Film Industry online without registration, duration hours minute second in high quality. This video was added by user VICE Asia 11 May 2023, don't forget to share it with your friends and acquaintances, it has been viewed on our site 14,754 once and liked it 459 people.