Join us for a lively discussion featuring two creative forces in modern cinema, Tilda Swinton and T’ang Shushuen!

Tilda Swinton is a distinguished actress acclaimed for her extraordinary versatility and range. She has masterfully balanced roles in independent films and international blockbusters. Her illustrious career includes early arthouse collaborations and award-winning performances, including an Academy Award and a British Academy Film and Television Award (BAFTA). Beyond her acting accomplishments, Swinton is also a passionate advocate for film restoration and preservation.

T’ang Shushuen is a Hong Kong director whose internationally acclaimed debut film, The Arch (1969), was the first self-funded and independently released film in Hong Kong. T’ang went on to direct three more films: China Behind (1974), Sup Sap Bup Dup (1975), and The Hong Kong Tycoon (1979).

In this special one-off event, Swinton and T’ang will emphasise the transformative power of film and filmmaking as they share their respective journeys as filmmakers, spectators, and passionate advocates for cinema. The conversation will focus on the philosophical significance of film heritage and restoration, highlighting the delicate balance between preserving history and embracing innovation. Additionally, the speakers will address the importance of Asian cinema and the vital contributions of women to film history.

This talk will be moderated by Silke Schmickl, CHANEL Lead Curator, Moving Image, and held in English.

As M+’s Major Partner, CHANEL supports the museum’s moving image initiatives. This collaboration began in 2022 with Women Make Film, a seven-part documentary co-produced and narrated by Tilda Swinton, as one of M+ Cinema’s inaugural programmes. The course featured educational film classes and highlighted T’ang’s renowned film, The Arch. In July 2023, the collaboration evolved into a comprehensive three-year partnership that includes ‘M+ Restored’, a film restoration programme to preserve Hong Kong’s rich cinematic heritage. With CHANEL’s support, M+ will be restoring nine Hong Kong films to be shared with international audiences, affirming both partners’ dedication to empowering creative and critical thinking and contributing to developing moving image in Asia and beyond.

‘Why Restoration Matters? A Conversation with Tilda Swinton and T’ang Shushuen’ is supported by M+ Major Partner CHANEL.