I have a deeper understanding of how Hong Kong films are presented from the perspective of culture, development, etc. In the 1930s, in China, the city and the country were presented as opposites, where the city represented negative images of corruption and temptation. In contrast, the country represented positive images such as integrity and uprightness. For example, in Kaleidoscope, it mainly reflects the crowded environment of Hong Kong. These phenomenon reflect the ideology and cultural identity of the people of that period. By the 1960s, western culture began to take hold in Hong Kong, which was also shown in the films. People seemed to revere Western culture and identified with it unconditionally. In the 1970s, Hong Kong documentaries were only promoting what the government wanted the public to see, and some directors struggled to break free from these shackles, demonstrating to the public the need for social change and development.
You have summarized the trends and development of Hong Kong’s film from the 30s to 80s but some of your points made may not be relevant to the reading materials. I hope to see more referencing towards the reading material in your writing so that it could support your ideas better.