Ciao UFO takes top prizes at Hong Kong Film Awards as Sons of the Neon Night glows

Sci-fi drama 'Ciao UFO' wins best film and director, while 'Sons of the Neon Night' dominates with eight technical awards at the 2024 Hong Kong Film Awards. | Contesto: cronaca

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• Ciao UFO takes top prizes at Hong Kong Film Awards as Sons of the Neon Night glows

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The 2024 Hong Kong Film Awards crowned the locally inspired science-fiction drama 'Ciao UFO' with its top prizes on Sunday night, while the dystopian thriller 'Sons of the Neon Night' swept the technical categories in a ceremony that highlighted both grassroots storytelling and genre filmmaking. 'Ciao UFO,' directed by Patrick Leung Pak-kin, won the awards for Best Film and Best Director. The film, which draws from an urban legend about unexplained lights over a public housing estate, triumphed over stiff competition at the gala event held in the Cultural Centre in Tsim Sha Tsui. Its victory was seen as a nod to films rooted in the specific cultural fabric and collective memory of the city. While 'Ciao UFO' took the highest honours, the night's biggest numerical winner was the stylish, rain-slicked 'Sons of the Neon Night.' The crime thriller collected an impressive eight awards from its twelve nominations. Its haul included Best Cinematography, Best Art Direction, Best Costume & Makeup Design, Best Original Film Score, and Best Sound Design. This dominance in the craft categories underscored the film's technical ambition and its creation of a fully realized, neo-noir vision of a futuristic Hong Kong, earning it recognition as a landmark in local genre production. The awards also served as a platform to honour veteran talent. Among the notable winners was acclaimed actor Tony Leung Ka-fai, who was named Best Actor for his leading role in another production. His win added a layer of prestige and continuity to the proceedings, connecting the current cinematic landscape with the industry's storied history. The presence of such established figures alongside newer directorial voices like Patrick Leung Pak-kin presented a picture of an industry in dialogue with its own legacy while forging new paths. The success of 'Ciao UFO' is particularly significant for its source material. By transforming a modern, community-based myth into a cinematic narrative, the film represents a growing trend of filmmakers mining local folklore and contemporary urban experiences for inspiration. This stands in contrast to broader commercial pressures and speaks to a desire to create...

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