A life in pictures

The exhibition presents imagery of some of the leading lights of Hong Kong cinema, from past and present, illustrating the fervent passion of Hong Kong films.

Tsang says she hopes that the exhibition will provide an opportunity for a Chinese mainland audience to understand and connect with Hong Kong films.

In Tsang's mind, the spirit of Hong Kong's filmmakers is to face all problems with the greatest possible effort.

"Unlike previously, when Hong Kong cinema was dominated by action movies or suspense thrillers, the new generation of Hong Kong director are more focused on the expression of feelings, which may tell more stories centered around philosophy and art," she says.

Starting her photographic career in 1972, Lo brings around 50 of her portraits of Hong Kong film makers from the 1980s.