As a multicultural city, Hong Kong’s film industry has evolved together with the city.
Firstly, let me talk about what I have gained from my six months in Hong Kong. The city seems to be both traditional and innovative, which may seem contradictory, as the article states, people in this city hold both traditions and superstitions of their older generations. The westernized decorations and festive atmosphere I have seen demonstrate the inclusiveness of Hong Kong culture.
Secondly, I agree with the article that TVB directors refuse to accept their government-designed identities and express the need for social change from the perspective of the underprivileged. To me, this shows that these directors are eager to make a difference for the sake of their city. I remember Hong Kong films as martial arts suspense films centered around police detectives . It was through reading the article that I realized Hong Kong films played a subtle role in the transformation of Hong Kong, and contributed greatly to the subsequent study of the cultural process in Hong Kong.
I hope that Hong Kong can use its multicultural character to show the world more films with “Hong Kong characteristics”.
Name: XIONG RUOZHU
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You have emphasized your own point of view in the response but there is not enough linkage to the reading material. You should refer to the reading material more closely and then derive your reflection from it. How do ‘inclusiveness’ and ‘social transformation’ be manifested in Hong Kong’s films as illustrated in the reading?