'Crouching Tiger' Producer Bill Kong Brings Four Titles to Berlin EFM

Variety

by Naman Ramachandran

February 15, 2026

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Veteran producer Bill Kong, renowned for Oscar-winning films like *Crouching Tiger, Hidden Dragon*, is showcasing four commercial projects at the 2026 Berlin Film Festival through his Edko Films banner. Among these is the Singapore-Hong Kong-China co-production *Panda*, selected for the Forum section, which explores themes of identity and redemption through the journey of four marginalized individuals in Nanjing. Directed by Zhang Xinyang, the film blends classical Chinese literature influences with magical realism to resist societal alienation. Kong’s lineup includes two sequels to the critically acclaimed *Cold War* franchise: *Cold War 1994* and *Cold War 1995*. Both films, directed by Longman Leung and produced alongside Ivy Ho, follow M.B. Lee, a head of the Organized Crime and Triad Bureau, as he navigates high-stakes political and criminal dynamics during the final years of British rule in Hong Kong. The first installment focuses on a kidnapping case that entangles Lee with triads, elite circles, and MI6 agents, while *Cold War 1995* delves into the aftermath as British authorities intervene ahead of the 1997 handover. Edko is also presenting *Night King*, a comedy-drama directed by Jack Ng (*A Guilty Conscience*) about a divorced couple forced to collaborate to save their failing nightclub

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Originally published on Variety on 2/15/2026