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In the textbook chapter, Martha Nochimson highlights a number of different ways to interpret Wong Kar-Wai's film, Chunking Express. Some argue that the film - made in 1994 - evokes the deep social anxiety provoked by Hong Kong's impending shift from British to Chinese rule in 1997. Others argue that Wong's story of unrequited love is a meditation on the difficulties of social connection in an increasingly modernized - and globalized - world. Still others argue that, through its stylized visuals and narrative games, Wong's film is an attempt to dramatize the "postmodern" condition. ... Or is it all three? ... Or something else entirely? What do you think this film is about? What is it trying to say? In your answer - try to highlight either a visual or narrative symbol or motif that evokes a specific theme.

Movie: CHUNGKING EXPRESS 1994

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CHUNGKING EXPRESS 1994
The film Chungking express is based on two stories that expose the lives of two lovestricken cops. However, the movie clearly exposes the theme of romance and life in the
postmodern world. For instance, it begins with cop 223 where he breaks up with his girlfriend.
He does not believe that she has left her and to console himself he hopes that she will return
within thirty days. This shows how deeply he loved her woman. It is evident that one cannot
easily forget a person they have been in love with for a long tim...


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