Film Guides for K-14 Classrooms
- Wong Kar-wai’s film, set in 1962 British Hong Kong, follows the intertwined lives of Chow Mo-wan and Su Li-zhen against a backdrop of nostalgia, migration, and cultural identity.
- Explore Wong’s unique filmmaking style and the historical context of 1960s Hong Kong. This guide covers themes like Shanghai emigration, the evolution of the qipao, and cinematic techniques by Christopher Doyle, making it perfect for lessons on history, culture, art, and film.
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- "2046," directed by Wong Kar-wai, explores the complex relationships and longing of a writer as he navigates love and loss in a futuristic setting, blending memory and desire with themes of time and identity.
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- Luc Schaedler, color, 73 min, 2018, in Chinese with English subtitles
- A Long Way Home explores the journeys of five contemporary Chinese artists—Gao Brothers, Wen Hui, Pi San, Ye Fu, and others—who reflect on the impact of the Cultural Revolution and the Tiananmen Square protests on their lives and work. Through their art, they confront social issues and advocate for a more democratic and humane society in China.
- Download the film guide here.