Are you in the mood to watch a cinematic masterpiece? Wong Kar-wai’s acclaimed 2000 film “In the Mood for Love,” is set to return to the big screen for the 50th anniversary of the Hong Kong International Film Festival (HKIFF).
This April 2026, the film festival will host a special screening with live orchestral accompaniment by the Hong Kong Philharmonic Orchestra (HK Phil).
Known for its embodiment of loneliness, restraint, and unspoken longing, the 2000s classic has become a timeless example of modern romance. With its signature film score and stunning cinematography, the film continues to resonate with audiences across generations.
Running for only three performances, the upcoming screening will feature a live performance conducted by award-winning maestroJoshua Tan, bringing a new emotional depth to the film’s classic film score. The orchestra’s presence is also expected to heighten the story’s subtle intensity and nostalgic atmosphere.
Praised across the years for its visual elegance, emotional realism and yearning, “In the Mood for Love” follows two neighbours whose restrained connection unravels into a delicate exploration of missed chances, “what ifs,” and silent devotion. Its themes of memory, longing, and fleeting intimacy remain strikingly relevant today, influencing another generation of yearners and passionate lovers.
The event offers audiences the rare chance to experience the film with live musical accompaniment, blending cinema and music in three mesmerizing sessions.
“In the Mood for Love in Concert” will be on show from April 2 to 3, screening at 7:30 PM on both days, with a 2:30 PM matinee show on the second day. Tickets will be available via URBTIX from Feb. 11, 2026, priced from HK$80 to HK$780. Visit their website for more ticket information.
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“In the Mood for Love in Concert”
Location: Hong Kong Cultural Centre Concert Hall, Auditoria Building, 10 Salisbury Rd., Tsim Sha Tsui
Dates: April 2 to 3, 2026 (Thursday and Friday)
Times: 2:30 PM (April 3 only), 7:30 PM
