Programme Title

Chinese Mainland Film Panorama 2026: "Laughing to Die"

Description

Director & Screenwriter: Zhang Tao
Cinematographers: Wu Zhuo, Chen Xiang
Cast: Yu Fengyun, Wang Shilan, Li Baoming
Produced by Different Imaging Film Industry (Beijing) Co., Ltd., Huace Film (Tianjin) Co., Ltd.
2015 | Colour | 108′
In Putonghua with Chinese and English subtitles

Short Film after the Feature

Best Narrative Feature, Best Director, The 10th FIRST International Film Festival
Official Selection, ACID, The 70th Cannes Film Festival

When old age becomes a burden, how much pressure can family love survive? Director Zhang Tao calmly looks at the final years of an elderly woman living alone in a rural village. The film shows how traditional family values are disappearing as the country changes. Performed entirely by non-professional actors, the film exposes the painful realities of conflicts. It is a story about growing old, dignity, and duty.

The feature grew out of Zhang Tao’s short film of the same name, Laughing to Die (30′). While the short film quickly shows the loneliness of old age, the feature adds more everyday details. It takes a deeper look at the helpless and selfish of younger generation. Moving from a short film to a feature makes the story feel even more real and powerful.

Details

https://www.lcsd.gov.hk/fp/en/listing.html?id=96

Presenter / Organization

Jointly Presented by LCSD & Southern Film Culture Foundation

Event / Programme Date

24/10/2026 (Sat)11:00

Venues

Hong Kong Film Archive (Cinema)

Ticket Price / Course Fee (HK$)

Regular

$75

Discount

Half-price tickets for full-time students, senior citizens aged 60 or above, people with disabilities and the minder and Comprehensive Social Security Assistance (CSSA) recipients. Tickets for CSSA recipients are available on a first-come-first-served basis. Concessionary ticket holders must produce evidence of their identity or age upon admission.

Package Booking Discount
For each purchase of full-price for different screenings, the following concession applies:
15% discount for 2-3 screenings; 20% discount for 4 or more screenings.

Group Booking Discount
15% discount for each purchase of 4-9 full-price tickets.
20% discount for each purchase of 10 or more full-price tickets.

Ticketing Agent & Internet Booking

Name

URBTIX

Internet Booking

https://www.urbtix.hk/event-detail/15558/

Tel

3166 1288

Ticket Sale Date

10/09/2026

Categories

Cultural Presentations & Film - Film

Programme Enquiry

Tel

2734 2900 / https://www.lcsd.gov.hk/fp



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