[Field- Homework 3] Enchanting City; Promenades

Youtube video: https://youtu.be/J-yPYLpTO1Q Hong Kong: The Enchanting City of Promenades Introduction Hong Kong, a bustling metropolis known for its captivating blend of modernity and tradition, is home to some of the world’s most charming promenades. These picturesque walkways offer visitors and residents alike a chance to immerse themselves in the vibrant energy of the city while enjoying stunning views of the cityscape and waterfront. Different promenades around Hong Kong One of the most renowned promenades in Hong Kong is the Tsim Sha Tsui Promenade, located in the vibrant Kowloon district. Stretching along the waterfront, this promenade offers breathtaking vistas of the

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[Reading Response][ Cinema, Cities and the Cinematic]

The chapter delves into the interconnectedness of cinema, cities, and the cinematic experience in the context of a digital age. The author examines the dynamic relationship between urban environments and cinematic representations, emphasizing the mutual influence and impact they have on each other. It investigates how cities function as both physical and conceptual environments for films, impacting the narrative, aesthetics, and cultural representations inside them. Abbas explains how filmmakers use urban settings, architecture, and cityscapes to create unique visual and narrative experiences that represent their attitudes about urban life, cultural identities, and societal challenges. Additionally, the chapter touches upon the

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[Mood Board]: “Full in Life” Thaika Fathima Ifaza

  Mood Board; Thaika Fathima Ifaza   Description: I have name this mood board as full in life because it is talking about the fullness and the peace in life. Using promenades in Hong Kong as a way to relax and have closeness with family and friends. While using a promenade, i have also added a glimpse of café in the mood board, this shows that there is a peaceful place that people can hang out in.

Workshop 2 exercise Thaika Fathima Ifaza

4 hours ago, the protagonist is seen hanging out with his friends. They are all enjoying their hangout very happily. They all decide to sit for a while. The protagonist decide to close his eyes and sleep took him in. He is lost as his friends left him alone. 4 hours later…. The water is pouring down his face, he is reminiscing his times with his friends who betrayed him. This photo showcases his friends’ betrayal , the slow and heavy pouring puts forth each memory down his face… he is lost both in memories  and place. Thaika Fathima Ifaza

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Field work: Vanishing City: Hawker Stalls

Youtube link: https://youtu.be/mAoBVGyx5Wk Transcript: F: Hello, welcome back to another series of old vs new Hong Kong! I am Fathima and this is Angie, A:  Today we’ll be discussing Hong Kong’s charms in the old local neighbourhood of Mong Kok.  F:  Hong Kong itself is a beauty and it has created new and old stuff. We shall talk about one of the places of Mongkok today, Shanghai street. A: A well-known thoroughfare among Hongkongers is Shanghai Street, which is lined with eateries and hawker stalls. From newly constructed, contemporary buildings to antique shophouses.  F: The hawker stalls that you mentioned

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Question to director Chen

The spaces used in this movie relates to the tory of the main character Lida, It is nice to see the usage of different songs to express the emotion of her.  A sad song portraying her sad emotion. Different effects to showcase the different stories. I really love how you put up different spaces to show different values of her. Staying by the sea illustrating that she is keeping her peace. How did the empty carnival stand showcase the situation the Lida is living  in and what is it’s relation to the story?

[READING RESPONSE]Noirs: The City, the Woman and Other Spaces by Seng

The main subject of this article revolves around the exploration of two film genres, melodrama and noir thriller, within the societal context of Hong Kong’s working and upper classes. Among the various films discussed, Black Rose and Elevator Girl, both released in 1965. There are quite a number of differences we can see in both the films. Starting with the characters. The Chan girl from BLack Rose, themselves came from the upper class while Nam from Elevator Girl is from the working class. Both these movies showcase the different parties in Hong Kong. Black Rose has a mysterious feeling to

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