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Cinema Programme: A Touch of Madness "The 20's"

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In France the 1920’s are called the “crazy years”. It was then, during the merriment of post-World War I, that the French, and in particular, Parisians, adopted the phrase “Carpe Diem” (seize the day). The 1920’s represent the true expression of freedom, liberalization, creation and cultural cornucopia of France; women cut their hair and their skirts, jazz was de rigueur, cultural circles boomed and modernity was on the rise. To pay tribute to one of the most exciting and creative times in France, this year’s cinema programme comprises two halves: One showcases masterpieces from the 1920’s. Some of these are shown as they were meant to be seen at that time (accompanied by live music), others have been restored to their former shine by the latest in state-of-the-art technology, a few are testimony to the art of excellent preservation, which has kept these rare pieces filmed between the wars in a condition that still allows viewing some 80 years later, and many have never been shown in Hong Kong.

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Cinema Programme: A Touch of Madness "The 20's"

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