Screening and Sharing: The Way We Talk 《看我今天怎麼說》
[This is an event in Gear Up Training Series (GUTS)*]
HKUST Connect and Shaw Auditorium Unit are pleased to co-host a screening of The Way We Talk (《看我今天怎麼說》), a powerful film that explores the complex lives of three young deaf individuals, directed by director Mr Adam WONG Sau-ping (黃修平導演).
The story follows these three young people as they navigate their unique journeys of self-discovery. This event aims to promote inclusion by providing insights into the complexities of 'deaf identity' from various perspectives. The film also challenges societal norms and envisions alternative linguistic identities. Through their shared experiences, the film encourages us to reflect on our understanding of identity and the value of embracing diverse perspectives.
Having premiered at the 68th BFI London Film Festival last October as an officially selected film, we are excited to bring this impactful movie to the HKUST community. Following the screening, attendees will have the unique opportunity to engage in a post-screening sharing by Director Adam Wong.
Seats are limited, save your ticket soon! Don’t miss this chance to be part of a meaningful conversation that celebrates diversity and promotes understanding.
Date: 5 March 2025 (Wed)
Time: 7:30 - 10:15pm
Venue: MCL Metro City Cinema
Post-screening Sharing Guest Speaker: Adam Wong Sau-ping (Director), Marco Ng (Actor) (in Cantonese with HK sign language translation）
Trailer: https://youtu.be/g0cDpTs-Nx8?si=x3dsCN0pToKhbxmi
Film duration: 132 mins
Film Classification: IIA (Not Suitable for Children)
Language: HK sign language, Cantonese (Chinese and English subtitles)
Synopsis
Wolf, born into a Deaf family, embraces sign language with confidence despite obstacles in life; Sophie, having a cochlear implant at a young age, continuously strives to be seen as "normal", despite having a deaf accent. Alan, with a cochlear implant like Sophie, is capable of both oral and sign language; he advocates for diverse modes of communication within the deaf community. Bound by love and friendship, the three embark on a self-discovering journey with their own moments of pain.
三位赤誠的聾人青年：子信來自聾人家庭，世界從沒聲音，雖然生活滿是障礙，卻用手語活出自信。素恩小時候植入了「人工耳蝸」，並艱辛學習口語，即使說話帶著口音，仍努力地去做個「正常人」。Alan也用人工耳蝸，口語能力跟素恩相若，亦懂得手語，是子信的莫逆之交；他認為聾人應盡力與不同人溝通，開拓世界。友情把三人連上，撞得彼此遍體鱗傷 ，卻引領著大家去尋找自我。
Remarks:
- The screening is for HKUST students and staff members only.
- Free admission. Online registration is required and is on a first-come-first-served basis. Successful registrants will receive a confirmation email. Each successful registration will be allocated 1 admission ticket.
- Tickets will be distributed at the cinema on the event day between 6:45-7:25pm to successful registrants with their valid HKUST ID card. All seats are marked. Seating will be allocated on a first-come-first-served basis. Tickets not collected by 7:25pm will be released to registrants on waiting list on site.
- Shuttle bus service from HKUST to Po Lam is provided on a first-come-first-served basis. Details will be sent to successful registrants later.
- A HK$200 administration fee will be charged for each no-show or seat cancellation within 24 hours before the screening. If the registrant cannot attend the event, please send an email to connect@ust.hk to release the seat as soon as possible.