Tai Kwun｜New Summer Exhibition 'Undercover Underworld – The Mole in Hong Kong Crime Cinema'

Description

This summer exhibition is co-curated by film director Sunny Chan and Hong Kong film historian Thomas Wong, focusing on one of the most iconic and captivating elements of Hong Kong cinema – the mole. Through eight classic mole films, audiences will delve into the world of moles, navigating the shadows and exploring the dark reality faced by undercover police officers. The mole trope has not only become a central narrative device in Hong Kong films but has also shaped the unique impression of Hong Kong cinema internationally.

The exhibition features movie-quality recreations of iconic film scenes and interactive installations, as well as rare script drafts, props, and awards loaned by top film professionals. Heavyweights of the film industry, including Golden Image Award-winning actor Louis Koo, renowned directors Tsui Hark, Alan Mak, and Cheang Kuo-ming, as well as former undercover officers, their trainers, and psychologists, offer multifaceted perspectives on the complex world of moles.

Following Tai Kwun’s popular Hong Kong pop culture exhibitions over the past two years, from 'Neon Continuity' to 'Lyrics on the Pulse', this summer’s exhibition showcases the unique allure of Hong Kong crime films, capturing their essence – the nuanced interplay between black and white, light and shadow, good and evil.

Free admission for children aged four and below

A limited number of tickets are also available for purchase onsite at the G/F Ticket Counter, Block 01, Tai Kwun.

Co-curators: Sunny Chan, Thomas Wong

Major Sponsor: Oriental Watch

Co-organised by Hong Kong Screenwriters’ Guild