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HK Film Awards Excludes Four Films, Removes Key Category

1/15/2026

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The Hong Kong Film Awards (HKFA) excluded four films from its 2025 contenders list.
Disqualified titles include Valley of the Shadow of Death, Finch & Midland, Vital Signs, and Mother Bhumi.
Mother Bhumi is directed by Chong Keat Aun, a Malaysian filmmaker.
The Best Asian Chinese Language Film category was removed without explanation.
The ceremony was established in 1982 and has no date this year.

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Story summary

The Hong Kong Film Awards (HKFA) excluded four films from its 2025 contenders list.
Disqualified titles include Valley of the Shadow of Death, Finch & Midland, Vital Signs, and Mother Bhumi.
Mother Bhumi is directed by Chong Keat Aun, a Malaysian filmmaker.
The Best Asian Chinese Language Film category was removed without explanation.
The ceremony was established in 1982 and has no date this year.