Patrick Frater Asia Bureau ChiefThe Hong Kong International Film Festival, delayed last year by the coronavirus outbreak, has announced plans to return to its normal Springtime slot.
But with a lingering virus impact, the 2021 edition will be a hybrid, combining both in-theatre and online screenings and audience-engagement events.Executive director Albert Lee said that a hybrid 45th edition would allow audiences to connect through an online platform without sacrificing the irreplaceable big-screen cinematic experience.
The event will run for 12 days, April 1-12, 2021.Selectors expect to have confirmed the full program by the end of February.
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