M+ Cinema’s autumn edition to spotlight restored HK classics, trailblazing women artists, and diaspora filmmakers

M+ Cinema will celebrate three restored Hong Kong classics, trailblazing women artists, and Hollywood’s Chinese diasporic filmmakers in its autumn screening program, running from October to December 2025.

This season, M+ has transformed its Moving Image Centre into a welcoming social space, inviting visitors to immerse themselves in the museum’s cinematic offerings and relax in the redesigned lounge.

A highlight is the M+ Restored program, which aims to preserve the city’s rich cinematic heritage by restoring nine feature films. 

The autumn edition will feature the first three films restored, including The Arch (1968) by T’ang Shushuen, The System (1979) by Peter Yung, and Love Massacre (1981) by Patrick Tam. 

These landmark works embody the pioneering spirit of the Hong Kong New Wave, a groundbreaking movement that emerged in 1979 and redefined cinematic language and aesthetics in Hong Kong.

Meanwhile, the Rediscoveries program honours Chinese diasporic pioneers in Hollywood who struggled to overcome prejudice in the American film industry and forged new paths for future generations. 

This series starts with Daughter of Shanghai (1937), in which the lead actress, Anna May Wong, challenged stereotypes in the studio system during the 1920s and 1930s. 

It will also screen the groundbreaking all-Asian cast musical Flower Drum Song (1961), starring Nancy Kwan, and Enter the Dragon (1973), which launched Bruce Lee to global fame. 

Other screenings include Year of the Dragon (1985), Chan is Missing (1982), and the documentary Golden Gate Girls (2013), which celebrates Esther Eng’s legacy as the first female Chinese director in the United States.

In tribute to the experimental spirit of women artists, Dream Rooms: Women Artists on Film will be presented in dialogue with the new special exhibition, "Dream Rooms: Environments by Women Artists 1950s–Now." 

Ticketed screenings in House 1 will feature the dreamy, recently restored 4K films of multidisciplinary artist Niki de Saint Phalle (1930–2002), including Daddy (1973) and Un rêve plus long que la nuit (1976), her fantastical narratives about familial bonds and personal trauma.

A special program will focus on the "Bruceploitation" genre—low-budget films known for their outrageous action and sensational appeal, which emerged to meet the overwhelming demand for Bruce Lee’s works following the star's death in 1973. 

With a single ticket, audiences of “Every Bruce was Kung Fu Fighting” can enjoy two grindhouse classics and one documentary, including The Dragon Lives Again (1977) by Law Kei, The Clones of Bruce Lee (1980) by Joseph Kong Hung and Nam Ki-nam, and Enter the Clones of Bruce (2023) by David Gregory.

The cinema will also bring two Japanese horror classics to Hong Kong just in time for Halloween, including Ju-On and Ju-On 2 (2000), presented in newly restored 4K quality.

Additionally, “Avant-Garde Now: Here from Afar” will explore the concept of space and borders through a full-day program of screenings, performances, curatorial presentations, and artist conversations.

Tickets for major programs will be available for purchase starting Monday (Sep 15). M+ Patrons, Affiliates, and Members can enjoy priority ticket purchasing with a twenty percent discount.