40th Hong Kong Film Awards
The 40th Hong Kong Film Awards presentation ceremony took place at The Star Hall at Kowloonbay International Trade & Exhibition Centre (KITEC) on 17 July 2022. Earlier it was scheduled for April 17 but it was postponed thrice due to COVID-19. Nominations announced on 16 February 2022, include films released theatrically both in 2020 and 2021, as the 2021 edition was cancelled due to the COVID-19 pandemic.
| 40th Hong Kong Film Awards | |
|---|---|
Official poster | |
| Awarded for | Excellence in cinematic achievements |
| Announced on | February 16, 2022 |
| Presented on | July 17, 2022 |
| Site | The Star Hall, Kowloonbay International Trade & Exhibition Centre |
| Organised by | Hong Kong Film Awards Association |
| Official website | Hong Kong Film Awards |
| Highlights | |
| Best Film | Raging Fire |
| Best Director | Benny Chan Raging Fire |
| Best Actor | Patrick Tse Time |
| Best Actress | Cya Liu Limbo |
| Most awards | 5 — Anita |
| Most nominations | 14 — Limbo |
| Television coverage | |
| Channel | ViuTV |
| Network | HK Television Entertainment |
Raging Fire won the best film award, whereas its director Benny Chan, who died in 2020 and won the best director award at the ceremony. Anita, a biopic on Cantopop star Anita Mui won most awards, followed by Limbo and Raging Fire.
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