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Louis Koo Sounds the Alarm on Hong Kong Cinema’s Future
Hong Kong cinema used to be the Hollywood of the East, but now? It’s on life support.
That’s what Louis Koo fears as he watches the industry struggle to stay afloat.
At the thank-you ceremony for his latest film Hit N Fun, Koo didn’t hold back.
“We’re facing a cold winter,” he said, worried about the future of Hong Kong films.
With shrinking budgets, fading local support, and Hollywood stealing the spotlight, making movies isn’t as easy as it used to be.
Back in the day, Hong Kong films were everywhere.
Think Tsui Hark’s epics, Wong Kar-wai’s artsy masterpieces, or even the legendary Chow Yun-fat in God of Gamblers.
And who could forget those hopping zombie-vampire flicks that haunted late-night TV?
But times have changed.
The pandemic hit hard, investors are hesitant, and local audiences are leaning more towards Hollywood blockbusters than homegrown productions.
“The market doesn’t support us enough,” Koo admitted.
“We’re doing our best, working hard, and hoping we can survive this winter.”
Despite the setbacks, Koo isn’t throwing in the towel.
He’s committed to pushing forward and keeping Hong Kong films alive.
It’s an uphill battle, but if anyone can fight for the industry, it’s him.