Chung Lap Hang David 3036076653 Video Link: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jqXUC1Hrbn8 The video’s theme and subject is to appreciate the simplistic and modern architectural style of the General Post Office. The video looks at both the exterior and interior of the 4th generation General Post Office, which is the one existing now. It sits adjacent to Jardine House, Exchange Square and also IFC. When being compared to its neighboring buildings, it is almost like it is a cluster of buildings with their own remarkable and unique architectural styles, and the General Post Office represents the colonial period of Hong Kong.Firstly, when looking

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Imaginary worlds refer to fictional settings created through space. These worlds are often intricately designed and serve as the backdrop for stories, adventures, and exploration. They can range from fantastical realms filled with magic and mythical creatures to futuristic societies set in space or alternate realities. They can also serve as a reflection or prediction of the world, with influences from society and politics as well as contemporary social issues and trends. Through these worlds, creators can give the target audience a glimpse into another parallel reality and possibly immerse into experiencing a parallel reality other than the one we

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As a Hong Konger myself I also follow the tradition of tomb-sweeping in these festivals. When I saw the scene where the family had to destroy the grave physically, I felt a bit shaken because in our culture we should never disturb the dead. However, the family’s positive attitude made me reflect on that, although sometimes we cannot control and balance between traditions and the current urbanisation needs, as long as we stay respectful and keep an open mind, I am sure that the Chinese tradition of filial piety can continue to live on and our ancestors will also be

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  I picked these two pictures because the both of them do not have a sense of community of existence of any human beings around. No facilities, no shops and no people suggest that the person has to wander his/her way out

May I ask what are the random (or intentional) lens flares of different colours like blue, red green and what purpose do they serve for the film? Chung Lap Hang David 3036076653

What inspired the song choice of using that particular Cambodian pop song in KTV to sympathise with the situation of Da? Chung Lap Hang David 3036076653

In Professor Seng’s article, it explores how the different cinematic and synchronic visual storytelling techniques make In the Mood of Love a movie that not only revolves around the storyline of the protagonist, but it also infuses the unique spatial elements of the urban environment in of Hong Kong and documents different urban spaces such as restaurants, corridors, cinemas, clubs and red carpets, in which they will inevitably all disappear because as the film’s director Wong Kar-wai says, “I always wanted to put some places in my films, a corridor, a restaurant, or a street, because I knew it would be

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