1940s Shanghai: the dangerous Axe Gang are running rampant over the city. Only Pigsty Alley, one of the city’s slums, is willing to stand up to them. A petty thief called Sing (Stephen Chow) tries to get into the gang, complicating matters for everyone.
Curator’s Recommendation:
An international sensation in the early 2000s, Kung Fu Hustle pushes Chow’s ambitions to dazzling peaks, combining Looney Tunes-style CGI, stunning 1940s production design and a goofy love letter to Hong Kong action movies. Come for Chow, stay for a who’s who of kung fu character actors like Chiu Chi Ling and “Brucesploitation” legend Bruce Leung!
“The supreme achievement of the modern age in terms of comedy.” - Bill Murray
A pre-screening introduction will be provided by the curators.
This screening is part of Odyssey 2023 film festival (26 May – 30 June)’s Stephen Chow in Focus programme, curated by Daniel Montesinos-Donaghy and Riley Wong.