Author: Sze Ying

Cat Links 2024 Blog, Final Video Essay, Uncategorized

[Field – Homework 3] Equitable City: Statue Square, Central

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(1) Introduction — Description of the theme and subject matter The video focuses on the equitable nature of the Statue Square, a historic public plaza located in the heart of the city’s bustling Central district. It highlights how this space, despite the dynamism of its surrounding environment, has remained a constant beacon of inclusivity for Hong Kong’s diverse population. The video stresses that the harmonious coexistence of individuals from varied socioeconomic backgrounds within Statue Square is a testament to its enduring role as a place that fosters a strong sense of community and social cohesion. Through the use of various

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Cat Links 2024 Blog, Lecture 6: Housing Stories

[READING RESPONSE #2] In Search of the Ghostly in Context by Cheung

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In the chapter titled “In Search of the Ghostly in Context,” Cheung offers an insightful analysis of space-time dislocation. He critiques governmental inaction in public housing conditions, addresses the struggles faced by the lower and middle working classes, and extends his discussion to the wider socio-political landscape in Hong Kong during its era of transition, through which he skillfully employed the symbolism of the ‘ghost’ and cinematic techniques. Cheung conveys themes of marginalization, homelessness, and despair among Hong Kong’s working class in Chan’s films though employing subtle language and symbolism. Specifically, the depiction of houses as ‘prison houses’ and the

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Cat Links 2024 Blog, Workshop 2: Dreamland Film Screening + Director's Chat

Question for Director Chan

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In many scenes of the film, you chose to film only the lower half of the characters’ bodies. I would like to ask if there is any specific purpose behind this decision and whether it helps convey anything in particular? Additionally, I am curious about the criteria for your decision to change shooting angles within a scene. What made you to make these decisions? CHAN Sze Ying UID: 3036187725

Cat Links 2024 Blog, Lecture 3: The Post-war Asian City as Set

[READING RESPONSE] NOIRS: The City, the Woman and Other Spaces

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The text’s subtle portrayal of women in various social statuses is intriguing, particularly as it reflects a significant aspect of Hong Kong’s cultural identity during a transformative period. The depiction of women challenging traditional gender roles underscores the complexity and agency of female characters who transition from passive to proactive figures, and highlights the pivotal role of cinema in contributing to shifts in societal values toward women. Working-class women are portrayed not as confined to domesticity but as active ambitious individuals in the workforce, fueling the city’s modernization and revolution. This representation creates a narrative tension with traditional gender roles,

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