What is it about?
Under the movement toward Chinese rule, Hong Kong cinema has maintained many recognisable elements of its own, local cultures. HK films tend to highlight the city's economic and technical advancement, and its place as a globalised, Cosmopolitan city..
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Why is it important?
Changes toward increased domination from mainland China's political and economic strengths have been seen as reducing the impact of HK films. This chapter shows how HK film reflects versatility as a form of crossover cinema that manages to represent HK and mainland cultures.
Perspectives
Since 1996 Hong Kong has moved closer toward the eventual assimilation with mainland China. Films made since that time have reflected both anxieties toward the shift, as well as commonalities in traditions and cultures.
Associate Professor Peter C. Pugsley
University of Adelaide
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This page is a summary of: Crossover Cinema, May 2013, Taylor & Francis,
DOI: 10.4324/9780203097212.
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