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SJSFF 2025

Blacky The Metal Arm Cat

World Cinema 2025 15 mins Hong Kong Trailer

Directed by Nic Ho

In a world where martial arts have lost their value due to the arrival of alien technology, martial artists become marginalized. The protagonist, Blacky, a black cat with a mechanical arm, seeks revenge for his slain master. Determined to confront enemies equipped with alien tech, Blacky uses traditional martial arts and strives to find his own worth and redefine the meaning of martial arts in a transforming society.

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About Blacky The Metal Arm Cat

Blacky The Metal Arm Cat is a 15-minute short film from Hong Kong directed by Nic Ho. It screened at the 2025 San Jose International Short Film Festival in the “World Cinema Two” program.

Director
Nic Ho
Program
World Cinema Two
Country
Hong Kong
Run time
15 mins
Genre
World Cinema
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