KUALA LUMPUR, Aug. 19 -- Hong Kong cinema will take centre stage in Kuala Lumpur this week as the Hong Kong Film Gala Presentation returns with a 10-day showcase featuring six films, filmmaker appearances and immersive experiences.

Running from August 21 to August 30 at AurumTheatre, The Exchange TRX, the event will present six Hong Kong productions, with each film screening at least once throughout the programme.

The line-up spans a variety of genres, from the opening film Afterpiece to the coming-of-age drama Bird of Paradise, youth romance Wakesurf LOVERS, mystery black comedy Unidentified Murder, documentary Palimpsest: The Story of a Name and absurdist workplace comedy Dog Day Evening.

Beyond the screenings, audiences will have th...