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meek. He attracted both Western and Eastern film-goers. His films lauded patriotism and love for the people. He would not stand humiliation by outsiders. In this sense, his films were positive calls for young people to stand up for themselves.
Before Bruce LEE, no Hong Kong film production managed to call for the response of the Hong Kong community or the international community. Bruce Lee created the trend of kungfu films. Before him, our action films were fantasies flooded with mythological romanticism. With Bruce LEE, action was reality and martial art was the result of practice. His achievement led the development of kungfu films to bloom and blossom into a world of colourful and symbolic happenings. Not only did Bruce LEE establish the model of kungfu films, but he also inspired film actors, actresses and producers after him to pursue a firm goal through polishing their skills and arts. Jackie Chan admitted that Bruce LEE was his idol and an example to follow.
The contribution of Bruce LEE has stood the test of time in society and in the film industry. 26 years after his death, he is still remembered as a role model by many people in various parts of the world. His fans have continued to hold activities to remember him everywhere. How can we let a Hong Kong born and bred hero renowned in the world slip by without paying him any tribute here by way of a memorial gallery?
By setting up a Bruce LEE memorial gallery, displaying his works and introducing his life and stories, we not only recognize his contribution to martial art films, but also add spark to the attraction of the Film Archive. In view of the general low morale in society nowadays, I hope the Bruce LEE spirit can be an encouragement for us to join together and fight hard times with an unbent conviction. I also hope the Archive will attract Bruce LEE fans all over the world to visit it. Their visit will boost tourism here.
With regard to the amendment to be moved by the Democratic Party for the setting up of a gallery for kungfu type films, I am opposed to it. The amendment may look like an amendment on the surface, but it is actually an objection to the setting up of a gallery for Bruce LEE. If we pay tribute to kungfu films by way of a star gallery, we may in future need to set up star galleries for other film types such as romance, crime, science fiction, campus and so on. A star gallery cannot project the image of Bruce LEE, neither can it attract Bruce LEE fans from around the world or suitably commend the international reputation and influence of Bruce LEE. The definition of star galleries is too broad and empty. We have our own stars at heart, your star may not be mine. One thing is definite. Bruce LEE was unique in that he enjoyed world fame and reputation as a great star of kungfu films.
Mr. Chairman, with these remarks, I beg to move my motion.
Mr. Lam Man-fai (in Cantonese);—Mr. Chairman, I second the motion,
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meek. He attracted both Western and Eastern film-goers. His films lauded patriotism and love for the people. He would not stand humiliation by outsiders. In this sense, his films were positive calls for young people to stand up for themselves.
Before Bruce LEE, no Hong Kong film production managed to call for the response of the Hong Kong community or the international community. Bruce Lee created the trend of kungfu films. Before him, our action films were fantasies flooded with mythological romanticism. With Bruce LEE, action was reality and martial art was the result of practice. His achievement led the development of kungfu films to bloom and blossom into a world of colourful and symbolic happenings. Not only did Bruce LEE establish the model of kungfu films, but he also inspired film actors, actresses and producers after him to pursue a firm goal through polishing their skills and arts. Jackie Chan admitted that Bruce LEE was his idol and an example to follow.
The contribution of Bruce LEE has stood the test of time in society and in the film industry. 26 years after his death, he is still remembered as a role model by many people in various parts of the world. His fans have continued to hold activities to remember him everywhere. How can we let a Hong Kong born and bred hero renowned in the world slip by without paying him any tribute here by way of a memorial gallery?
By setting up a Bruce LEE memorial gallery, displaying his works and introducing his life and stories, we not only recognize his contribution to martial art films, but also add spark to the attraction of the Film Archive. In view of the general low morale in society nowadays, I hope the Bruce LEE spirit can be an encouragement for us to join together and fight hard times with an unbent conviction. I also hope the Archive will attract Bruce LEE fans all over the world to visit it. Their visit will boost tourism here.
With regard to the amendment to be moved by the Democratic Party for the setting up of a gallery for kungfu type films, I am opposed to it. The amendment may look like an amendment on the surface, but it is actually an objection to the setting up of a gallery for Bruce LEE. If we pay tribute to kungfu films by way of a star gallery, we may in future need to set up star galleries for other film types such as romance, crime, science fiction, campus and so on. A star gallery cannot project the image of Bruce LEE, neither can it attract Bruce LEE fans from around the world or suitably commend the international reputation and influence of Bruce LEE. The definition of star galleries is too broad and empty. We have our own stars at heart, your star may not be mine. One thing is definite. Bruce LEE was unique in that he enjoyed world fame and reputation as a great star of kungsu films.
Mr. Chairman, with these remarks, I beg to move my motion.
Mr. Lam Man-fai (in Cantonese);—Mr. Chairman, I second the motion,
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