FROM TILDA, WITH LOVE

At an intimate gathering hosted by Chanel and Hong Kong’s museum of visual culture M+, Tilda Swinton shared her journey from arthouse film enthusiast to global icon who champions both avant-garde and mainstream cinema

By Ahy Choi

There are global superstars, and then there’s Tilda Swinton. The 64-year-old actor is an artist—part of that rare breed that has won the love of global audiences while maintaining their dedication to experimental cinema. When news of her appearance at Hong Kong’s museum of visual culture M+ in January broke, it stirred a frenzy among fans and cinephiles alike. Her visit centred around a conversation with legendary Hong Kong director T’ang Shu-shuen, moderated by Silke Schmickl, Chanel lead curator of moving image, in which they discussed the critical importance of film restoration. But it was during an intimate sharing session before the main event, attended exclusively by a handful of guests, including Tatler, that Swinton opened up about her journey—from being a member of an art collective to becoming an…

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Tatler Hong Kong (Digital) - 1 Issue, March 2025

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