The world premiere of documentary film Citizen Hong Kong closed the festivities March 18. Acclaimed editor and director Ruby Yang chronicles Hong Kong's first year of Chinese rule against a backdrop of
tumultuous change, borrowed traditions and personal drama. Ruby Yang and diarist Ed Wu participated in the Closing Night Gala at the San Francisco Art Institute. Between these two masterpieces, the festival offered cinematic candy from all over the world. Countries represented include Taiwan, Japan, Korea, India, Iran, Europe and the U.S.
Documentaries abound this year, including the Academy Award nominated films Sunrise Over Tiananmen Square (short subject documentary) and Barbara Sonneborn's Regret to Inform (documentary feature, an Oscar nominee and Sundance '99 award winner for documentary directing). The festival included feature-length gems as well as short film
directorial debuts. A plethora of shorts are grouped by subject, addressing themes such as women's identity, dating, experimental video and gay and lesbian life. And for children and adults alike, animated feature Kiki's Delivery Service magically pulls you into the life of a blooming teenage witch. | 
