Disappearing city: Jordan Road, Hong Kong Director: Li Lok Yi (UID: 3036253902) Video: https://youtu.be/UIkMxrw38QU The bustling metropolis of Hong Kong, renowned for its vibrant cityscape and rich cultural heritage, is facing a disconcerting phenomenon. Jordan Road, once a thriving artery in the heart of the city, has become a poignant symbol of the rapid urban transformation and the consequent disappearance of its historical charm. This video explores the theme of the vanishing cityscape along Jordan Road, shedding light on the specific elements that make it a microcosm of Hong Kong’s changing landscape. Jordan Road, located in the Yau Tsim Mong

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This article illuminates the roots of Chinese cinema, exemplified by pioneers who produced groundbreaking films like “Laborer’s Love” despite numerous challenges. Their legacy continues to influence contemporary cinema, including Hong Kong’s film industry. For example, Wong Kar-wai’s “In the Mood for Love” mirrors the depth and nuance of its predecessors. Similarly, “The Battle of Dingjunshan”‘s influence permeates Hong Kong’s epic historical dramas like John Woo’s “Red Cliff”. Early Chinese filmmakers’ innovation, evident in Zhang Shichuan’s blend of shadow play and bricolage, resonates in Hong Kong cinema’s genre fusion, as seen in Stephen Chow’s “Kung Fu Hustle”. The article underscores the

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