City of Dreams and Fears

The Goethe-Institut Hongkong and the French Consulate of Hong Kong are excited to partner with the School of Creative Media, the City University of Hong Kong for the project “City of Dreams and Fears”. This initiative explores games as a powerful medium to narrate and represent futuristic visions of cities, their urban spaces, icons, and histories through innovative game mechanics and world-building. The project is co-funded by the Franco-German Cultural Fund.

Learning Sessions

On Science Fiction, Urban Space and Gaming

Interdisciplinary lecturers, workshops and activities are organised to provide inspiration and reflection on contemporary societal, environmental and political issues.

24.10 - 1.11.2025

Film Programme

A curated selection of five iconic films that showcase how filmmakers from France, Germany and Hong Kong reimagine the city, the technology and the future.

© Film Workshop © Film Workshop
Walking Tour | 26.10.2025 (Sun) 14:00 - 15:30

Sham Shui Po - Past, Present, Future

Get ready to uncover the secrets of Sham Shui Po. Join us for an immersive walking tour that blends history, art, and urban exploration!

© Alexandra Unrein © Alexandra Unrein
Workshop | 30.10.2025 (Fri) 15:00 - 17:00

Hong Kong Apocalypse

Let's build worlds together at a post-apocalyptic Hong Kong context through a TRPG game.

© Jing Wong © Jing Wong
Talk | 4.11.2025 (Tue) 18:00 - 19:30

Between Science and Fiction: A Conversation with Albert Tam and Pat To Yan

What can science fiction still predict when the world itself is changing so fast that almost nothing can catch up with it? What, as readers, can we still learn from this literary genre?

© Goethe-Institut Hongkong © Goethe-Institut Hongkong
Sharing | 5.11.2025 (Tue) 15:00 - 18:00

Paths of Play and Possibility: Sharing Sessions by Game Jam Mentors

Sharing from game designers and artists from France, Germany and Hong Kong

Game Jam

48 hours to create game prototypes

A 48-hour Game Jam where participants are invited to co-create storyboards and game prototypes that reflect on cities as shared spaces and address ecological and social challenges of modern urban life.

7-9 November 2025