Documentary Screening : Rather Be Ashes Than Dust -Birmingham「寧化飛灰」-伯明翰放映

After successful screenings in South Korea, New Zealand, Australia, and Canada, Rather Be Ashes Than Dust has garnered overwhelming support from audiences, with most screenings sold out. The film won the Best Film of Democracy on the Edge at the Doc Edge Festival (an Oscar-qualifying festival) and had its world premiere at the Busan International Film Festival. This award-winning documentary dives deep into the heart of the 2019 Hong Kong protests, told from a journalist-filmmaker’s first-person perspective. It captures the emotional and ethical struggle of reporting under the pressure of an authoritarian regime.

Experience the intense ethical dilemmas and emotional turmoil faced by journalists operating under threat while witnessing police brutality against protesters. The film highlights the critical importance of free expression and the sacrifices made in its defense.

We are excited to announce that our UK tour will kick off, starting in Manchester, followed by Liverpool, Nottingham, Birmingham, and London. Attendees can expect an eye-opening experience, along with a live Q&A session after the screening, providing an opportunity to engage with the filmmaker and discuss the film’s themes.

This film primarily features English narration with Englsih and Chinese subtitles.Don’t miss this chance to witness a vital piece of storytelling that emphasizes the cost of fighting for press freedom.

*The proceeds from this screening will be entirely used to cover venue rental and film production costs.

「寧化飛灰」在Doc Edge Festival（奧斯卡資格節）上榮獲「邊緣民主最佳影片」，並於釜山國際電影節全球首映。這部獲獎紀錄片深入探討了2019年香港抗爭，從一位記者兼電影製作人的第一人稱視角講述了在極權主義政權下工作的情感和倫理掙扎。從影片可以體驗記者在面臨威脅時、目睹抗議者遭受警察暴力時，所面對的道德困境和情感動蕩。該影片強調了新聞自由的關鍵重要性及為捍衛自由所付出的犧牲。

「寧化飛灰」先後在韓國、新西蘭、澳洲和加拿大成功放映獲得觀眾熱烈支持，大多數場次均全院滿座，團隊得到滿滿的支持及力量。終於我們來到了英國巡演，電影會在曼城開展放映第一場，其後會到利物浦、諾丁漢、伯明翰和倫敦。放映結束後會有導演出席現場問答環節。

本電影以英語旁白及附有中英語字幕，團隊希望能向世界展示香港新聞自由的狀況，因此希望大家能向在英國新認識的朋友推介這部電影。

*是次放映收益全數用作租用場地及支持電影製作費用。

ATTNETION:

This film has been rated by the BBFC and is suitable for viewers aged 15 and above.

This film contains flickering or flashing lights that may affect those with photosensitive epilepsy.

請注意：

此電影已獲BBFC評級，適合15歲及以上觀眾觀看。

本電影包含閃爍或閃光燈光，可能對光敏性癲癇患者造成影響。