A new documentary titled “Because of You Ka Kui,” chronicling the life of late Beyond frontman Wong Ka Kui, will serve as the opening film of the sixth Odyssey Film Festival in the United Kingdom. The film has also secured local distribution through the UK‑China Film Collab, a non‑governmental organization that promotes cultural exchange between the two nations.
“Because of You Ka Kui” follows the career and legacy of Wong Ka Kui, the charismatic lead singer of Beyond, one of Hong Kong’s most influential rock bands. The documentary, produced in Hong Kong, combines archival footage, interviews with former bandmates and contemporaries, and reflections on Wong’s impact on the region’s music scene.
The Odyssey Film Festival, now in its sixth edition, showcases a curated selection of international cinema and documentary works. Opening the festival with a Hong Kong‑produced film highlights the event’s commitment to diverse storytelling and cross‑cultural dialogue.
UK‑China Film Collab, which focuses on fostering collaboration between British and Chinese filmmakers, has taken on the film’s UK distribution. The organization’s involvement will help bring the documentary to a broader British audience through theatrical screenings and digital platforms.
Negotiations for the film’s UK release began in March during FilMart, Hong Kong’s annual film market, where representatives from UK‑China Film Collab met with the documentary’s producers. The partnership was confirmed shortly thereafter, paving the way for the film’s festival debut and subsequent distribution.
<small>Source: Variety — read the original story there.</small>
