Retrospective: Wong Kar Wai

Wong Kar Wai

Published on 5 January 2024

This year, get ready for a spectacular start at Preámbulo with the presentation of the Retrospective: Wong Kar Wai at the Gómez Miralles hall of the Centro de Cine. The screenings will take place on Thursday, January 11, Friday, January 12 and Saturday, January 13.

The Wong Kar Wai retrospective begins Thursday, January 11 at 7 p.m. with the following screenings:

In the Mood for Love : January 11th

A screening of Hong Kong, 2000. The story is set in Hong Kong, 1962, where Chow, editor-in-chief of a local newspaper, strikes up a deep friendship with Li-zhen, a young woman whose husband is constantly traveling. With unexpected plot twists, the two will discover surprising secrets about their respective partners. The film is suitable for ages 12 and up.

2046 : friday, january 12

Hong Kong, 2004. A writer, initially focused on the future, plunges into a journey that reveals interwoven stories of a mysterious train bound for the year 2046. Suitable for ages 18 and older.

Chungking Express : saturday, january 13th

Hong Kong, 1994. Two passionate love stories unfold in Hong Kong’s vibrant tourist district of Tsimhatsui. From the fleeting encounter between a cop in a love crisis and an enigmatic drug dealer to the unique romance between a lonely police officer and a young waitress. A cinematic experience not to be missed. For ages 15 and up.