Chan Kin-long is a Hong Kong actor known for his roles in Fruit Chan’s “The Midnight After”, Derek Chiu’s “No. 1 Chung Ying Street” as well as the upcoming “The Vintage” by Donna Chu. With “Hand Rolled Cigarette” he gives his directorial debut, which opened the 17th Hong Kong Asian Film Festival. It was also the closing film of the 57th Golden Horse Film Festival, where it was nominated for seven awards, including Best Feature Film.
On the occasion of “Hand Rolled Cigarette” screening at New York Asian Film Festival, we talk with the actor and director about what inspired the story, the collaboration with experienced actor Gordon Lam and newcomer Bipin Karma as well as the noirish world of the movie.
As the story of “Hand Rolled Cigarette” seems to deal with the idea of loyalty and camaraderie, especially among the soldiers we see in the beginning, why...
On the occasion of “Hand Rolled Cigarette” screening at New York Asian Film Festival, we talk with the actor and director about what inspired the story, the collaboration with experienced actor Gordon Lam and newcomer Bipin Karma as well as the noirish world of the movie.
As the story of “Hand Rolled Cigarette” seems to deal with the idea of loyalty and camaraderie, especially among the soldiers we see in the beginning, why...
- 8/19/2021
- by Rouven Linnarz
- AsianMoviePulse
When talking to soldiers, even those who only served a limited time, the level of camaraderie, respect and collaboration are often aspects that are mentioned. Especially people from a working-class background or from troubled families describe the experience as life-changing, because even though there were tough times, the feeling of being supported by the other members of your unit is quite unique, and is sadly seldom repeated in the world of work. It is this feeling and the small gestures that accompany it which are at the foundation of Chan Kin-long crime drama “Hand Rolled Cigarette”, which premiered at the Hong Kong Asian Film Festival in 2020. Using a very noirish visual language, the feature tells a story about loyalty, between people and within society in general, while also delving deep into the criminal underworld of Hong Kong.
Hand Rolled Cigarette is screening at Udine Far East Film Festival
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Hand Rolled Cigarette is screening at Udine Far East Film Festival
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- 6/29/2021
- by Rouven Linnarz
- AsianMoviePulse
Said to be "a story of how a retired British-Chinese soldier and a marginalized young South Asian man face the plight of being abandoned by society," Hand Rolled Cigarette comes from Hong Kong and offers a smoky atmosphere that looks like clouds of tension are rolling through it. Actor Chan Kin Long (Port of Call) makes his directorial debut, which he also shared in writing with Ryan Wai-Chun Ling. Lam Ka Tung, Bipin Karma, and Singh Hartihan Bitto star. Edko Films is distributing in Asia; they've set the release for June 17. The poster comes from the official Facebook page. The trailer is below and paints a dark, noir-ish setting that is quite alluring, if you're in the proper mood for it. The film is...
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- 5/18/2021
- Screen Anarchy
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