Events & Gatherings

Cinema at the Museum: Kung Fu Hustle

This May, Cinema at the Museum presents a series of films in honour of Asian Heritage Month. These films look at themes of identity, revenge, family, independence, memory, grief, culture, and community from a wide range of Asian filmmakers.

Friday, May 10, 7 PM
Film: Kung Fu Hustle
Director: Stephen Chow
Year: 2004
Runtime: 98 minutes
Country: Hong Kong
Rating: R

It’s the 1940s, and the notorious Axe Gang terrorizes Shanghai. Small-time criminals Sing and Bone hope to join, but they only manage to make lots of very dangerous enemies. Fortunately for them, kung fu masters and hidden strength can be found in unlikely places. Now they just have to take on the entire Axe Gang.

Presented in Cantonese with English subtitles

Film tickets are $10 at the front desk; free admission for members and youth under 18. Seating is first come, first served.

Talks, tours and other events are admission by donation or free with membership.