8 Days in August
8 Tage im August

8 Days in August © Catpics & Helios Sustainable Film

Switzerland, Italy / 2023 / 90’
In Italian and German, with Chinese and English subtitles

Director: Samuel Perriard
Cast: Julia Jentsch, Florian Lukas, Sami Loris

In August, under the sunlit skies of southern Italy, Helena, Adam, and their son Finn vacation with close friends and their child. Anticipating a perfect getaway, their plans are shattered when Finn suddenly collapses on the way back from the beach. At the hospital, Finn remains silent about the cause of his collapse. The unexplained incident strains the once-close friendship between the two families and exposes underlying tensions in Helena and Adam’s relationship. The eight-day holiday becomes a turbulent period, revealing deep-seated secrets and casting a shadow over what was meant to be a serene and idyllic retreat.

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17.10.2024 (Thu) 20:00
Louis Koo Cinema, Hong Kong Arts Centre

With post-screening talk, moderated by Jacqueline Tong

20.10.2024 (Sun) 15:00
PREMIERE ELEMENTS

Director

Samuel Perriard

Samuel Perriard (born 1983) studied Design at the Zurich University of the Arts (ZHdK) from 2003 to 2006. BLACK PANTHER (2013) was his graduation film from the German Film and Television Academy Berlin (dffb) and premiered at the Munich Film Festival. The film went on to have its international premiere at the Chicago International Film Festival in 2014. BLACK PANTHER was nominated for the FIRST STEPS Awards 2013 and the STUDIO HAMBURG Young Talent Award 2014.

Portrait Samuel Perriard © Samuel Perriard © Samuel Perriard

Moderator

Jacqueline Tong

Jacqueline Tong is an arts curator and promoter focusing on moving image. She has (co-)curated more than 50 programmes at the Hong Kong Arts Centre and the Asian Film Awards Academy, including three editions of Swiss documentary series, two DEFA film showcases, and Steller Moments of Humankind: The World of Stefan Zweig in Cinema amongst others. She is a recipient of the Individual Fellowship (2024) of the Asian Cultural Council, and the K-Fellowship (2022) of the Government of the Republic of Korea.