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The wicked city

Mak Tai Kit | Hong Kong | 1993 | 90' | | IFFR 1994

The Wicked City is about nothing less than peace in the universe. Two parties are about to sign a treaty: on one side the powerful beings from a parallel universe, on the other side mankind. Security agents from both sides have to protect the delegates – that is a precondition for signing. But mysterious evil powers want to undermine the peace and keep Planet Earth open to possible invasion.The story is based on a famous Japan comic strip that was filmed previously in Japan in 1987, then as an animation film. The live-action The Wicked City made now truly opens a box of tricks. Just about every special effect the Hong Kong film studio had at its disposal are included. The makers also remarked that the film is a metaphor for what lies in wait for Hong Kong after 1997.

Film details

Country of production
Hong Kong
Year
1993
Festival edition
IFFR 1994
Length
90"
Medium/Format
35mm

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