"The Chinese Communist party's practice is to try and destroy history and truth, the 46-year-old director says from his home in the region. It's ridiculous that I can still live in Hong Kong without being in jail. In a society where someone can be jailed for wearing a seditious T-shirt, his surprise is understandable. Chow is best known for co-directing the 2015 dystopian anthology film Ten Years, which imagined a future Hong Kong under the increasing influence of the CCP."
"Chow said that he would not appeal the decision, because doing so would be futile. He added: This film is the hard work and dedication from so many people the investors, the actors, and the crew. It is heartbreaking to all of us. When confronted with injustice and absurdity, we feel helpless, and anger seems to be inevitable In response to this the unfair judgement, my reaction is: I will stick to my filming path."
Dissent in Hong Kong is increasingly silenced and few openly criticise the government or the Chinese Communist Party. Kiwi Chow is an outspoken filmmaker known for Ten Years (2015) and the award-winning documentary Revolution of Our Times (2021). Deadline explores high school students haunted by suicide threats amid intense academic pressure, a longstanding issue exacerbated by the new national security regime. On 12 December, the Hong Kong film censorship authority refused to grant approval for Deadline, citing national security concerns. Chow declined to appeal the refusal, called an appeal futile, described the outcome as heartbreaking for cast and crew, and vowed to continue making films despite growing difficulties for outspoken artists.
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