Hong Kong Palace Museum

Curated film screenings will be offered in alignment with the Museum's thematic and special exhibitions, as well as other topics related to Chinese art and culture. Post-screening talks will also create dialogue between the audience and the filmmakers.

Four special documentaries will celebrate the Museum’s opening:

From a unique perspective, the documentary Witness the Hong Kong Palace Museum goes behind the scenes of the founding of the Hong Kong Palace Museum, a new cultural landmark in Hong Kong. The Palace Museum Diary features the untold stories of the restoration of the Hall of Mental Cultivation in the Forbidden City. The Eight Great Crafts – Construction Techniques of the Forbidden City introduces the fascinating processes behind the construction of the Forbidden City. When The Louvre and The Forbidden City Come Together, on the other hand, explores connections between Chinese and French cultures.

The screening schedule and film selection can be found inside the Museum on the event day.

Details

Screening Schedule	1-10 Sep: Witness the Hong Kong Palace Museum (Episode 1 Space) 12-17 Sep: Witness the Hong Kong Palace Museum (Episode 2 The Cultural Legacy) 19-24 Sep: Witness the Hong Kong Palace Museum (Episode 1 Space) 26-30 Sep: Witness the Hong Kong Palace Museum (Episode 2 The Cultural Legacy) Please visit our website for the latest updates and arrangements. For any changes to the programme, please refer to the information in the Museum.
Time	Every Weekday (Except Tue): 4:00 pm–5:00 pm Saturday: 11:00am–12:00nn
Tickets	The programme is for holders of valid Museum entry tickets only. No advance booking is required. Visitors may sign up 15 minutes before the programme at the designated meeting point at the Hong Kong Jockey Club Auditorium. Limited capacity on a first-come, first-served basis.
Language	Mandarin, with Traditional Chinese and English subtitles

Films

Witness the Hong Kong Palace Museum

Witness the Hong Kong Palace Museum Director: Zhou Bing | 2 Episodes, total 1h 36 mins The documentary tells the story of the Hong Kong Palace Museum’s founding from the early stages, tracing the design, construction, and curation processes while unveiling the tales behind related cultural artefacts. The Museum’s story is narrated in parallel to those of its counterparts in Beijing, featuring several historic moments and celebrating the grand opening of the new Palace Museum.

The Palace Museum Diary

The Palace Museum Diary Director: Zong Yu Xuan | 25 mins This documentary examines the "The Hall of Mental Cultivation Research and Conservation Initiatives", revealing untold stories from ancient times.

The Eight Great Crafts – Construction Techniques of the Forbidden City

The Eight Great Crafts – Construction Techniques of the Forbidden City Director: Huang Fen Yuen | 40 mins An 8-episode micro-documentary examines the “eight great crafts” of ancient China, including earthworks, masonry, scaffolding, carpentry, tilework, plastering and wall painting, decorative painting, and papering.

When the Louvre and the Forbidden City Come Together

When The Louvre and The Forbidden City Come Together General Director: Xu Huan / Zhou Bing | 45 mins This 12-part documentary series illustrates the evolution of art in the Eastern and the Western worlds over different eras—from ancient Egypt and the Hellenistic world to Renaissance Europe. Featuring insights from experts and scholars in various fields, the documentary explores the ingenuity and creativity involved in turning these two palaces into museums.

Remarks

Special Arrangements in Response to Novel Coronavirus (COVID-19)

Enquiries

Programme Enquiries:
[email protected]

Adverse Weather Arrangements

Red or Black Rainstorm Warning Signal / Typhoon Signal No. 3

If hoisted within three hours before the event starts, the event will be cancelled. Participants may register for another session.
If hoisted during the event, the event will continue. If it cannot continue as planned, it will be cancelled and participants may register for another session.

Typhoon Signal No. 8 or above

If hoisted three hours before the event starts, the event will be cancelled. Participants may register for another session.
If hoisted during the event, the event in progress will NOT continue and participants may register for another session.

The Hong Kong Palace Museum reserves the right to reschedule or cancel events with or without refunding participants.

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HKPM Movies — Celebrating the Opening of the HKPM and its Vision and Mission