Cuts through Hong Kong
I want to analyze this article from two aspects: the shooting methods and the change of era in Hong Kong.
First of all, let’s talk about the shooting method. The film cleverly uses the switching of scenes to describe the atmosphere and emotions that the film wants to convey to the audience. For example, the space collage of different rooms shows the high density and congestion of Hong Kong residences; the lens conversion directly through the partition wall reflects the symmetry of the layout.
Then， Let’s see how the film explains the change of era in Hong Kong. At that time, Hong Kong was not only a city in transition but also a clear immigrant society. The film depicts the intersection between Hong Kong and Southeast Asia and the changes brought by this intersection to Hong Kong against the background of Tsim Sha Tsui. From 1962 to 1966, the film used 21-time changes to stitch together the fragments of various stages, not only retaining the scene that disappeared quickly but also presenting the rapid changes in Hong Kong during this period.
Generally speaking, the film is a good description of the change of times in Hong Kong, the disappearance of Tang Tower, the open-air market, and the replacement of skyscrapers, western restaurants, and shopping malls. The film tries to reflect changes through invariance, and the music and objects are repeated. Leave endless reverie and aftertaste to the audience.
Zhang lingge
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I appreciate that you point out the shooting methods and the change of era as key issues to discuss in your response and convey a clear understanding. Is there any connection between these two issues, or are they separate? How do you explain their significance in Hong Kong cinema in the 1960s context?