Directed by Malte Philipp Kaeding. Produced by Malte Philipp Kaeding and Dr Hippo. 2020. United Kingdom / Hong Kong. 70 minutes. Online Q&A with Malte Philipp Hong Kong is standing at a critical juncture in history. The 2019 anti-extradition law protests are the largest and longest movement on record and directly challenge Beijing’s rule over the territory. The feature-length documentary film Black Bauhinia looks at the background of the mass movement. It outlines the rise of Hong Kong localism and independence movement as a reaction to Chinese influence and the deterioration of human rights and democracy in the territory. The dramatic societal consequences and emotional impact are highlighted through the fate of two of its leading activists and their sacrifices are linked to the ongoing protests and unrest in Hong Kong. Distributed by the filmmaker Contact: m.kaeding@surrey.ac.uk
