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［Field-Homework3］Ecological City

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  Ecological City A description of the video’s theme and subject, the setting/places and components Chungking Mansions has long been a symbol of the complex interplay between globalization and local identity in Hong Kong. Situated in one of the most visited districts of the city, it represents a unique fusion of histories, cultures, and economic stories from across the globe. ‘Chungking Forest’ seeks to unravel these layers, presenting the Mansions not only as a place but as a phenomenon that reflects broader social and economic trends. This video essay peels back the layers of its past, explores its present dynamics,

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Reading Response 2 In response to the reading The Multilayered Metropolis, I began to reflect on how multilayered pedestrian systems are represented in Hong Kong, where I live, and how they resonate with cinematic depictions of the city. Hong Kong’s architecture, with its dense urban sprawl, is a maze of elevated walkways, overpasses and a complex underground network, reflecting the multi-layered concepts discussed in the document. These infrastructures not only contribute to the bustling rhythm of the city, but also have a significant impact on Hong Kong’s social interactions and cultural dynamics. From a cinematic perspective, these multi-layered spaces in

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This place in the Mongkok goldfish Street a shop, this is the movie “Chongqing Forest” in a location, goldfish trapped in it, the glass set off a lonely lonely mood, the red goldfish gives a person a feeling of heavy repression and imbalance, the overall film filter is very old, very time sense. wangjunqi 3036265369

Cat Links 2024 Blog, Lecture 1: Architecture, Film & The Modern City

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These articles collectively emphasize the critical role of cinema in reflecting and shaping urban culture, identity, and art amid technological advancements and cultural shifts. This wide-ranging discourse covers Barthes’ phenomenological reflections on the alienation experienced in the cinematic space, as well as Benjamin’s critical examination of the declining aura of art in the era of mechanical reproduction. In addition, it provides an in-depth analysis of how cinema interacts with Asian cities and cultural identities, highlighting the medium’s dual function as a reflector and creator. The uniqueness of cinema lies in its ability to simultaneously resonate with societal norms and create

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