• M+ continues its collaboration with the Hong Kong International Film Festival (HKIFF), co-presenting special programmes including the world premiere of the new M+ Restored title Cageman (1992) by Jacob Cheung and selected works from the M+ Asian Avant-Garde Film Collection
• Complementing the exhibition Ryuichi Sakamoto | seeing sound, hearing time, the season features a series of works that foreground the composer’s contributions to cinema, including a 35mm screening of The Adventures of Chatran (1986)
• Rediscoveries returns with classic titles directed by Hou Hsiao-hsien and Apichatpong Weerasethakul
• Four documentaries trace the early performance-based practice of Lee Bul, presented free of charge in connection with the Special Exhibition Lee Bul: From 1998 to Now
• Avant-Garde Now: Wayfinding showcases screenings, performances, and discussions by artists ahead of the Asian Avant-Garde Film Festival in May 2026

M+, Asia’s global museum of contemporary visual culture in the West Kowloon Cultural District (WestK) in Hong Kong, presents the M+ Cinema Spring Edition, running from April to June 2026. M+ Patrons, Affiliates, and Members can enjoy priority ticket purchasing with a twenty per cent discount from Friday, 13 March to Sunday, 15 March 2026. Tickets for major programmes will be available for purchase starting Monday, 16 March 2026. M+ Cinema screening redemption vouchers can be used for selected screenings.

Spring Edition Highlights

M+ Cinema begins this season of renewal with another co-presentation with the Hong Kong International Film Festival (HKIFF) to premiere the fourth M+ Restored title, Cageman (1992) by Jacob Cheung. In celebration of the exhibition Ryuichi Sakamoto | seeing sound, hearing time, the programme features a selection of films scored by the late composer, including a rare 35mm screening of The Adventures of Chatran (1986). In this edition, Rediscoveries presents screenings of A Summer at Grandpa’s (1984) by Hou Hsiao-hsien and Syndromes and a Century (2006) by Apichatpong Weerasethakul. Four documentaries examining Lee Bul’s early performance-based works will also be shown in the M+ Cinema free of charge, in dialogue with the Special Exhibition Lee Bul: From 1998 to Now. Meanwhile, M+’s signature series Avant-Garde Now continues its exploration of ideas of space with the theme Wayfinding, featuring artists and collectives including AFSAR, HeeSue Kwon, Li San Kit, and Tulapop Saenjaroen.

Details of the M+ Cinema Spring Edition:

• World premiere of the M+ Restored title Cageman (1992) and the presentation of works from the M+ Asian Avant-Garde Film Collection at HKIFF

M+ and HKIFF will co-present special programmes during the film festival. The highlight is the world premiere of the newly restored Cageman (1992) by director Jacob Cheung. Cageman is the fourth title to be conserved through the M+ Restored, a film restoration initiative supported by CHANEL, underscoring M+’s commitment to preserving Hong Kong’s rich cinematic heritage. Other special programmes include a selection of works from the M+ Asian Avant-Garde Film Collection, featuring Untitled 77-A (1977) by Han Okhi, Dysfunction No.3 (1983) by Chen Chieh-Jen, and Revolutions Happen Like Refrains in a Song (1987) by Nick Deocampo. Additionally, there will be a showcase of filmmaker Mary Stephen’s early experimental works, 4 newly-restored works including Ombres de soit (Shades of Silk) (1978). Together with Matthieu Laclau, Stephen will participate in a roundtable discussion on film editing co-presented by M+ and HKIFF, which invites renowned editors from the region to share insights on how film editing transcends cultural barriers. The discussion is in English and will be moderated by Li Cheuk To, Curator-at-large of Hong Kong Film and Media, M+.

• Ryuichi Sakamoto: Music in Film

Ryuichi Sakamoto’s legacy as a film composer resonates through his prolific collaborations with internationally acclaimed directors and his diverse compositional styles. Complementing the exhibition Ryuichi Sakamoto | seeing sound, hearing time, this edition spotlights Sakamoto in his early thirties as captured in Elizabeth Lennard’s documentary Tokyo Melody: A Film about Ryuichi Sakamoto (1985). Screenings of Pedro Almodóvar’s High Heels (1991) and Masanori Hata’s The Adventures of Chatran (1986) further highlight Sakamoto’s natural sensibility and mastery across a wide range of cinematic genres. Both the exhibition and programmes are generously supported by Lead Sponsor American Express.

• Rediscoveries

Rediscoveries returns with two films rarely seen in Hong Kong. Directed by Hou Hsiao-hsien, A Summer at Grandpa’s (1984) tells a coming‑of‑age story about two city children spending a summer with their grandparents in the Taiwanese countryside. The film softly contrasts childhood innocence with the encroachment of adult realities into rural life. In Syndromes and a Century (2006), director Apichatpong Weerasethakul pays tribute to his doctor parents, using Thai hospital settings to evoke memory and emotional resonance. Both films reflect the intertwined worlds of rural and urban life as portrayed in Asian cinema.

• Lee Bul: Early Performances

Lee Bul is widely recognised as the foremost Korean artist of her generation. Held in conjunction with the upcoming Special Exhibition Lee Bul: From 1998 to Now, this screening programme looks back at her formative performance-based works from the late 1980s to the early 1990s with documentations of Abortion (1989), Cravings (1989), Sorry for suffering—You think I’m a puppy on a picnic? (1990), and Untitled (1993). These films trace the early developments of Lee’s artistic trajectory and her engagement with popular culture and contemporary discourse. The screenings are free of charge and will run in a loop during museum opening hours in M+ Cinema House 3 throughout the exhibition period. Drop-ins are welcome.

• Special Screening: A Summer’s Tale (1996)

In A Summer’s Tale (1996), the third film of Éric Rohmer’s Tales of the Four Seasons series, a young man spends a summer in the French seaside town of Dinard, torn between three romantic possibilities. As his attractions deepen, the indecisive protagonist is forced to confront his own emotional uncertainty. Rohmer’s light-hearted comedy gently captures the melancholy of youth and their awkward entanglements, set against the lush colours of a French summer. The film was edited by Hong Kong–born Mary Stephen, a long-time collaborator of the French New Wave auteur. The screening on Thursday, 9 April will be followed by a talk with Stephen in Cantonese.

• Stair in the Dark—Big Leap Forward

This edition of Stair in the Dark continues to highlight filmmakers who take bold leaps into the unknown, presenting three films that probe the limits of choice and agency. With a modest budget, horror guru James Wan launched Saw (2004), one of the most successful horror franchises of the twenty-first century. Kinji Fukasaku shocked the world with Battle Royale (2000), a game of death that inspired many subsequent films. Peter Weir’s The Truman Show (1998) is an astonishingly prescient classic that sparks questions of free will, the nature of our reality, and the role media plays in our lives.

• Avant-Garde Now: Wayfinding

Avant-Garde Now is a regular series of one-day events showcasing cutting-edge moving image practices by local and international artists. Following the previous editions, Wayfinding continues our year-long exploration of space, leading towards its peak at the upcoming Asian Avant-Garde Film Festival, taking place from 29 to 31 May 2026. On Saturday, 18 April 2026, Wayfinding brings together artists and collectives AFSAR, HeeSue Kwon, Li San Kit, and Tulapop Saenjaroen to examine how space is revealed through processes of wayfinding, acts of return, and the simple act of defining a way forward, presented through screenings, performances, talks, and discussions.

M+ Restored, the M+ Asian Avant-Garde Film Collection, Rediscoveries, Avant-Garde Now, and the Asian Avant-Garde Film Festival are supported by CHANEL, M+’s Major Partner. For more ticketing and programme information, please visit the M+ website.

M+ Membership

M+ annual membership and patron membership offer an exclusive experience of contemporary visual culture for visitors of all ages and backgrounds. Members across all tiers enjoy priority ticket purchases with a twenty per cent discount on selected cinema screenings, two free cinema redemption vouchers per membership year (four for M+ Patrons), and free exclusive screenings. M+ Members can enjoy unlimited admission to all M+ exhibitions throughout the year. Meanwhile, M+ Patrons can enjoy unlimited free admission to all exhibitions with up to three guests per visit. Other membership benefits include invitations to selected exhibition previews, exclusive M+ Lounge access with guests and M+ Private Viewings, priority ticket purchase, and much more. For more information, please visit the M+ website.

About M+

M+ is Asia’s global museum of contemporary visual culture. Located in Hong Kong’s West Kowloon Cultural District (WestK), it is dedicated to collecting, exhibiting, and interpreting visual art, design and architecture, moving image, and Hong Kong visual culture of the twentieth and twenty-first centuries. The landmark M+ building on Hong Kong’s Victoria Harbourfront was designed by the world-renowned architectural firm Herzog & de Meuron in partnership with TFP Farrells and Arup. It spans a total floor area of 65,000 square metres, featuring thirty-three galleries alongside a Learning Hub, Moving Image Centre, Research Centre, and Roof Garden, among other event and programming spaces. The M+ Facade is one of the largest LED screens in the world, showcasing commissioned artworks on the Hong Kong skyline every evening. The museum stewards a multidisciplinary permanent collection that includes objects from regions across Asia and beyond. A highlight is the M+ Sigg Collection, one of the world’s most comprehensive collections of Chinese contemporary art. Today, M+ is a nexus for researching and presenting contemporary visual culture, inspiring thought and curiosity.

About the West Kowloon Cultural District (WestK)

WestK is one of the largest and most ambitious cultural hubs in the world and Hong Kong’s new cultural tourism landmark, spanning forty hectares alongside Victoria Harbour. WestK comprises a mix of landmark arts and cultural facilities, including world-class museums M+ and the Hong Kong Palace Museum, intricately designed performing arts venues the Xiqu Centre and Freespace, the eleven-hectare Art Park with a waterfront promenade, and the upcoming WestK Performing Arts Centre.

Hosting over 1,000 exhibitions, performances, programmes, and events each year, WestK provides a vital platform for both emerging and established artists. WestK welcomes more than ten million visitors each year, evolving as the international cultural brand of Hong Kong and strengthening the city’s strategic role as an East-meets-West centre for international cultural exchange.