China Film Fest to feature five movies
Published on: Thursday, October 19, 2017
Kota Kinabalu: The 2017 China Film Festival curtain raiser tomorrow (Friday) will feature an action-packed movie, "The Operation Mekong", based on the real story of the 2011 Mekong massacre.The movie, which features Hong Kong action pioneer Dante Lam and one of five selected for this year's festival, will start at 7pm at Hall 1, MBO cinema level 2, Imago shopping mall, said Ma-Zhong Friendship Association Sabah President Dr Oh Ei Sun.The other shows on Saturday (Oct 21) are Book of Love, a romantic story, and The Taking of Tiger Mountain, a story based on the conflict between the Chinese liberation army and a bandit gang, which will respectively start at 2pm and 4.30pm.
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The final two shows on Sunday (Oct 22) are Song of Phoenix, a drama love story, and Skiptrace, a martial arts action comedy starring Jackie Chan. The show time starts at 2pm and 4.30pm respectively.Dr Oh said the five wonderful Chinese films to be presented to the Sabah audience this weekend is part of the cultural exchange between Sabah and China through visual arts."We will continue to strengthen our friendship and build the cultural bridge through this festival," he said.He said the activities are also aimed to promote the exchange of film industry and promote mutual understanding between the two peoples.
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Dr Oh said: "Malaysia and China are very good neighbour, friends and partners, and we will continue to develop this bilateral relations to further improve our importance friendship and exchanges."Stay up-to-date by following Daily Express’s Telegram channel.
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More details can be obtained from organising chairman Eme Pang at 0128213222 and secretary Deric Chiew (016-8139933/ 016-8304020).
