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Glory to Hong Kong (orchestral)

Hong Kong | 2019 | 3' | | IFFR 2020

This anonymously written, performed, and filmed people’s anthem has taken on iconic status: sung in Hong Kong malls, on the streets, at football matches, and at every demonstration and rally. This is the original version, with four million YouTube hits and counting.

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Film details

Country of production
Hong Kong
Year
2019
Festival edition
IFFR 2020
Length
3"
Medium/Format
Digital

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