Film
Franco Mella
2018 · 1h 45m · Documentary
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Overview
Franco Mella is a devoted figure whose life bridges Catholicism and Communism. He has journeyed through Asia, lived simply, and fought for social justice, notably within Hong Kong's protest history as depicted in "Ordinary Heroes" (1999). Mella's path weaves through religious and revolutionary movements, from church beginnings to Communist activism and the Handover, always driven by his missionary spirit and communist ideals. For four decades, he has steadfastly championed the oppressed, undeterred by shifting politics, expressing solidarity through music and protest, and remaining a symbol of wisdom and resilience for the people of Hong Kong.
Cast
Crew
- Kong King-chuDirector
- Abby WanEditor
Media
Details
- Release date
- June 28, 2018
- Status
- Released
- Original language
- cn
- Runtime
- 1h 45m
- Genres
- Documentary
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