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Election 2

Open Cinema

Crime/Violence · Social Criticism · Capitalism · Politics/Conspiracy

CountryHong Kong
Production Year2006
Running Time92min
Format35mm
ColorCOLOR

Program Note

A new film by Johnnie To. Wo Sing is Hong Kong`s oldest Triad Society. Under the leadership of its current Chairman Lok, it has grown to become the most feared crime organization in the city. Jimmy, an educated gangster, wants to go clean by building a legitimate business empire. His profit-making enterprises have made him a favorite in the upcoming Chairman election. But his popularity also brings him to the attention of the Chinese authorities as he is the perfect middleman to bring the Triads and the Central Government into peaceful co-existence. The Chinese authorities offer Jimmy access to Mainland`s business market should he choose to lead Wo Sing for the next two years. The irony is not lost on Jimmy: in order to escape the Triads, first he has to become its leader. As Jimmy unwillingly embarks on a violent campaign trail, he discovers his future, as well as the future of Wo Sing, hang in the balance of a far greater power.

Director

Johnnie TO

With a film career spanning over 25 years, Johnnie To is one of Hong Kong’s leading directors. Having achieved success with commercial films in the 80’s, To turned to more personal works in the mid-90s following the creation of his production company Milkyway Image. Election(2005) premiered in Competition at the Cannes Film Festival and won To his third Best Director Award at the 25th Hong Kong Film Awards. In 2007, To′s Triangle was an Official Selection at the 60th Cannes Film Festival, and Mad Detective was in Competition at Venice. His other films include All About Ah-long(1989), The Mission(1999), Throw Down(2004), Exiled(2006), and Vengeance(2009).

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