Abstract
In view of the common assessment claiming a chronic under- or mis-representation of ethnic minorities in mainstream media images in Hong Kong, this chapter investigates the extent to which non-Chinese ethnic figures did appear and acquire cultural significance in public media. It identifies four broad themes, each highlighting a unique narrative trajectory through which ethnic difference is employed as a cultural platform for various ideological and industry imperatives shaped by, and shaping, the Hong Kong film industry in the 40-year span. The themes are “inter-ethnic romance, " “the fabricated ethnicity in kung fu films, " “consumerism and comic relief, " and “identities on the edge.” A mapping of the existence of ethnic minorities in Hong Kong cinema through an investigation of their onscreen representations can certainly help to delineate a Hong Kong subjectivity with more clarity.
Original language | English |
---|---|
Title of host publication | A Companion to Motion Pictures and Public Value |
Editors | Mette Hjort, Ted Nannicelli |
Publisher | Wiley |
Chapter | Part V |
Pages | 353-356 |
Number of pages | 4 |
ISBN (Electronic) | 9781119677154 |
ISBN (Print) | 9781119677116 |
DOIs | |
Publication status | Published - 25 Feb 2022 |
Scopus Subject Areas
- General Arts and Humanities