Public Lecture – Film as Memoir: Cinema Strada (Dr. Donna Ong, Filmmaker)

Synopsis: Cinema Strada is a poignant memoir tracing the life of Hong Kong film critic Law Kar, who has devoted his life to cinema and the arts. From wartime memories to Cold War tensions and Hong Kong’s cultural boom, Law Kar reflects on shifting eras and the challenge of discerning truth from fiction. As he revisits personal and cinematic milestones, the film becomes both a tribute to cinema and a meditation on its power during times of crisis. In the wake of recent turmoil, this intimate portrait explores how art helps us navigate history, identity, and the complexities of change.

Speaker: Dr. Donna Ong, Filmmaker