Election aka hak sewui was a major box office success in asia, and the. With louis koo, simon yam, nick cheung, ka tung lam. However, my cantonese i feel that i miss too much without having english subtitles actually i told myself id watch more hk drama to improve my cantonese, as it seems. Jan 17, 2006 the gangster drama election, by hong kong director johnny to, was today named best film of 2005 by the hong kong film critics society, with to also clinching best director honours for the movie. Nov 11, 2019 hong kong has been hit with another day of turmoil tuesday after a man was shot by a police officer and another set alight following a confrontation with protesters in one of the most dramatic. Members of the legislature are chosen partly by popular vote and partly by interest groups representing different sectors of. In election we got an exhilarating cinema primer on the triad election process, and a peek at hong kong s coldblooded soul. At the same time, jimmy koo looks to increase his business relations with mainland china.
Rival gang leaders are locked in a struggle to become the new chairman of hong kong s triad society. In election we got an exhilarating cinema primer on the triad election process, and a peek at hong kongs coldblooded soul. Congress sent president donald trump the hong kong human rights and democracy act. Hong kong protests simmer ahead of local elections. Lok, respected by the uncles is the favourite to win. Senate passes hong kong democracy bill, drawing china. Hong kongs weirdly exclusive election campaign the. A portrait of twentyfirstcentury hong kong and china so attuned to darwinian capitalism that it could be maos worst nightmare, the film was suitably banned in. Only half of the legislative council, the lawmaking body, is. While the race for hong kongs chief executive looks a lot like any major mayoral election, the choice doesnt rest with the citys 3.
Chan hotin and the hong kong national party are part of a separatist movement. Every two years the senior members of the wo shing triad, the oldest gang in hong kong, elect an upandcoming younger boss as their chairman. Every four years, half of the unicameral legislative council of hong kong s seventy seats representing the geographical constituencies are returned by the electorate. Rival gang leaders are locked in a struggle to become the new chairman of hong kongs triad society.
Triad is the sequel to the wildly successful election 2005, which earned a number of awards and nominations including best film, best director, and best screenplay at the hong kong film awards in 2006. Hong kongs election results last week revealed big surprises, with several radical, young politicians now having a say over the citys governance. China crackdown in hong kong upends taiwan election. What people in hong kong are saying about district. March 31 marks the 10th anniversary of the death of hong kong movie star tina leung kwokhing, aka ti na, yet her legendary life both on and off the screen still inspires and captivates. Election is a 2005 hong kong crime film directed by johnnie to. To returns to rescue hong kong cinema again with election 2, a quick but astoundingly effective sequel that logically extends upon the storylines and themes presented in the original film. New arrangements needed to ensure fair legco election. Hong kong election results give democracy backers big win. Mar 31, 2020 march 31 marks the 10th anniversary of the death of hong kong movie star tina leung kwokhing, aka ti na, yet her legendary life both on and off the screen still inspires and captivates. Nov 24, 2019 the contest for district council is the only fully democratic election in hong kong. With louis koo, suet lam, tony ka fai leung, eddie cheung.
Sung fabricates evidence of luks affairs to weaken luks popularity, but wang still supports a nowreluctant luk to stand for the election. The first indirect legislative council election was held in 1985 and direct election was first introduced in the 1991 legislative council election, despite the demand of the hong kong prodemocracy camp for a fully direct election in 1988 was turned down by the colonial government. It has produced global icons such as bruce lee, acclaimed actors such as tony leung chiuwai and maggie cheung who. Hong kong bans proindependence candidate from election cnn. Hong kongs chief executiveelect carrie lam met with the citys incumbent and unpopular leader leung chunying on monday, calling for a smooth and effective transition of power amidst. Johnnie to helms this stylish crime thriller about plotting and wrestling for power in the streets and boardrooms of hong kong. The hong kong votecounting room was still packed with public observers at nearly 3. China issues warning over hong kong after election blow. Here are comments from voters, politicians, activists and academics on hong kongs district council elections, where prodemocracy candidates romped to a landslide and symbolic majority after. Related movie and tv lists best chinese movies most popular chinese movies. Senate unanimously passed a bill tuesday aimed at supporting protesters in hong kong and warning china against a violent suppression of the demonstrations.
Candidates for the citys top leadership position are busily campaigning, and tv and the newspapers are filled with reports about their doings. Handpicked to rule by party leaders, lam always insists she rules independently, but is widely. Featuring a large ensemble cast, the film stars simon yam and tony leung kafai as two gang leaders engaged in a power struggle to become the new leader of a hong kong triad. In every way, election is an excellent hong kong film, and possesses a quiet, cinematically gripping verve that makes it very watchable. The films violence erupts in rare, staccato bursts, all the more horrifying for coming out of nowhere. Hong kong protestors face biggest test yet as millions. The growing threat posed by mainland china and the challenge to beijings reunification policy seen in mass protests in hong kong are providing. As election time nears, current triad chairman lok yam faces competition from his godsons.
Featuring a large ensemble cast, the film stars simon yam and tony leung kafai as two gang leaders engaged in a power struggle to become the new leader of a hong kong triad the film premiered as an official selection at the 2005. Nov 23, 2019 after weeks of violent clashes between police and demonstrators, protests in hong kong have calmed down as a record 1,104 people gear up to run for 452 district council seats in sundays elections. Election, the first installment in johnnie tos twofilm hong kong gangland serial, is a densely plotted, pulpy procedural with a familiar enough premise. Most popular hong kong drama series most popular hong kong movies most popular chinese action movies most popular chinese thriller movies 2020 best chinese movies 2020 chinese. Election, the first installment in johnnie tos twofilm hong kong gangland serial, is a densely plotted, pulpy procedural. As the district council election results came in sunday in hong kong, the pandemocratic campthe loose alliance of parties in favor of universal suffrage and opposed to beijings policies. Hong kong bans public gatherings of more than four people mar 27, 2020, 7. The only way the councils might influence politics is through voting for the next hong kong chief executive in 2022 as part of the 1,200 member election committee.
It has produced global icons such as bruce lee, acclaimed actors such. Apr 25, 2007 election, the first installment in johnnie tos twofilm hong kong gangland serial, is a densely plotted, pulpy procedural with a familiar enough premise. Why did hong kongs ray yeung direct the new lgbt movie, suk. Nov 24, 2019 sundays election also came days after the u. Nov 25, 2019 the vote is the only fully democratic one in hong kong. Famed hong kong director johnnie to helms this stylish crime thriller about plotting and wrestling for power in the streets and boardrooms of hong kong. District councils in hong kong are lowerlevel government bodies they take out the trash and fill in the potholes, but the social unrest has given unprecedented importance to the elections. Jul 30, 2016 hong kong bans a proindependence candidate from running in upcoming elections. Prodemocracy parties win in hong kong district council. The vote for the district councils, which advise the government on issues of local concern, is the only fully democratic one in hong kong.
Election takes a donetodeath hong kong genre and presents it in a relevant, accomplished fashion. The movie begins as the twoyear term expires, and all the elders of the wo luen shing are in the process of electing a new chairman, with some. Hong kong protestors face biggest test yet as millions head. Every two years the senior members of the wo shing triad, the oldest gang in hong kong, elect an upandcoming younger boss. To ensure it is fair, the necessary preparations are crucial. The 1994 hong kong electoral reform was a set of significant constitutional changes in the last years of british colonial rule in hong kong before the handover of its sovereignty to the peoples republic of china on 1 july 1997. The electoral affairs commission eac of hong kong has just released draft guidelines for the 2020 legislative council election and launched a monthlong public consultation. Featuring a large ensemble cast, the film stars simon yam and tony leung kafai as two gang.
Johnnie tos crime saga is back in this gritty election sequel, in which a mob bosss. Nov 25, 2019 the hong kong votecounting room was still packed with public observers at nearly 3. Aug 05, 20 like a hong kong godfather, this gangster movie reaches for new depths in its exploration of the human beings who are also organized criminals. Watch full episode of the election hong kong drama. Nov 24, 2019 hong kong election results mapped more than half of the 452 seats in sundays local district council elections flipped from probeijing to prodemocracy candidates. Nov 25, 2019 the election results pose a dilemma for beijing, and hong kongs chief executive, carrie lam. Nov 25, 2019 as the district council election results came in sunday in hong kong, the pandemocratic campthe loose alliance of parties in favor of universal suffrage and opposed to beijings policies. The 2005 film election and its sequel were both huge local hits in hong kong. A sequel to the 2005 film election, the film concludes the events of the first film centring on lok yam, who this time struggles to. Hong kong s chief executiveelect carrie lam met with the citys incumbent and unpopular leader leung chunying on monday, calling for a smooth and effective transition of power amidst.
Youve got to get blood on your hands to win this election. Every two years senior members of hong kong s oldest triad, the wo shing society, elect a new chairman. A trend of fewer films being produced each year in hong kong at the. Mar 15, 2016 the 2005 film election and its sequel were both huge local hits in hong kong. After weeks of violent clashes between police and demonstrators, protests in hong kong have calmed down as a record 1,104 people gear up to run. Black society, a common cantonese reference to the triads, is a 2005 hong kong crime film directed by johnnie to. Like a hong kong godfather, this gangster movie reaches for new depths.
The vote is the only fully democratic one in hong kong. Election 2 also known as triad election in the united states, is a 2006 hong kong crime film directed by johnnie to with a large ensemble. Hong kong election results mapped more than half of the 452 seats in sundays local district council elections flipped from probeijing to prodemocracy candidates. The election results pose a dilemma for beijing, and hong kongs chief executive, carrie lam. Louis koo and wai kit pang in election 2005 election 2005. Watch full episode of election hong kong drama dramacool. Elections in hong kong take place when certain political offices in the government need to be filled. Full of twists and fine performances, as well as tos trademark. Here are comments from voters, politicians, activists and academics on hong kong s district council elections, where prodemocracy candidates romped to a landslide and symbolic majority after. Ive been wanting to watch the show as people have said it is quite refreshing in comparison to tvb dramas. Johnnie to readies election 3 filmart 2016 hollywood. The gangster drama election, by hong kong director johnny to, was today named best film of 2005 by the hong kong film critics society, with. Hong kong bans a proindependence candidate from running in upcoming elections.
Anybody know where i can watch the election with english subtitles. What next for hong kong after its legislative council. Jun 20, 2007 in the decade since the 1997 handover of hong kong to china, local movie makers have faced daunting changes in the industry. Despite its small size, the hong kong movie industry has a lot to be proud of. Hong kong leaderelect pledges smooth transfer of power. Like a hong kong godfather, this gangster movie reaches for new depths in its exploration of the human beings who are also organized criminals. However, the councils send a maximum of 117 delegates to the panel, which is hardly enough to sway the vote, even taking into account that opposition already controls some 400 seats. Why did hong kongs ray yeung direct the new lgbt movie. Fierce rivalries emerge between the two eligible candidates. In the decade since the 1997 handover of hong kong to china, local moviemakers have faced daunting changes in the industry. Hong kong leaderelect pledges smooth transfer of power amid. Harmony is a virtue, also known as triad election in the united states, is a 2006 category iii hong kong crime film directed by johnnie to with a large ensemble cast that includes louis koo, simon yam and nick cheung. Every four years, half of the unicameral legislative council of hong kongs seventy seats representing the geographical constituencies are returned by the electorate. Members of the legislature are chosen partly by popular vote and partly by interest groups representing different sectors of society, and.
Nov 23, 2019 district councils in hong kong are lowerlevel government bodies they take out the trash and fill in the potholes, but the social unrest has given unprecedented importance to the elections. Director johnnie to is readying election 3 for a tentative 2018 production date the hong kong auteur told the. Hong kong has been hit with another day of turmoil tuesday after a man was shot by a police officer and another set alight following a confrontation with. Triad is the sequel to the wildly successful election 2005, which earned a number of awards and nominations including best film, best director, and. Superstar action director johnny tos hong kong gangster picture triad election aka election 2 revolves around jimmy louis koo, a secondtiered triad member vying aggressively for the position. Watch triad election 2005 full movie free online streaming. The contest for district council is the only fully democratic election in hong kong. Apr 21, 2020 despite its small size, the hong kong movie industry has a lot to be proud of.
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