Master Class with Director Ray YEUNG

nsights into Hong Kong Queer Cinema and LGBTQ+ Lives

Explore the World of Ray YEUNG, a Pioneer of Hong Kong Queer Cinema

The 14th SIPFF proudly presents a master class with Ray YEUNG. Hong Kong’s queer cinema has left a significant mark on Asian queer cinema and the lives of LGBTQ+ communities across Asia, and Ray YEUNG stands out as one of its most prominent figures. With a body of work that includes five short films and four feature films, YEUNG has contributed immensely to the legacy of Hong Kong queer cinema. His acclaimed film <Suk Suk>, which tells the story of elderly gay men, premiered at the Busan International Film Festival. This year, he achieved further recognition with his fourth feature, <All Shall Be Well>, which won the prestigious Teddy Award for Best Queer Feature at the 2024 Berlinale.

Ray YEUNG’s films stand out for their authentic portrayal of LGBTQ+ lives in Hong Kong today, rather than leaning on nostalgia for the golden days of Hong Kong cinema or adopting a lighter tone closer to the BL genre. His notable works, <Suk Suk>  and <All Shall Be Well>, explore the vulnerability of LGBTQ+ individuals in old age in a society where same-sex marriage and partnerships remain unrecognized.

In this Master Class with Ray YEUNG, three of his acclaimed feature films will be explored: <Front Cover>, <Cut Sleeve Boys>, and <Suk Suk>, a sensitive portrayal of two men confronting questions of life and identity in their twilight years. Together, these films highlight YEUNG’s role in expanding the scope of queer cinema in Hong Kong. The session will also include a Q&A with the director. [Sunday, November 10, 15:30, Cine Library Hall]

This year’s Master Class offers a rare opportunity to delve into the aesthetics of Hong Kong queer cinema and gain insight into the lives of LGBTQ+ people through the powerful, nuanced works of Ray YEUNG, one of Hong Kong’s most influential queer filmmakers.