The Twilight Is Not Yet Over: Post-1997 Hong Kong Cinema (Revised Edition) / by Pang Lai-kwan

Drawing on cultural studies, this book delves into the recent trajectory of Hong Kong cinema, dissecting its texts, the endeavors of its creators, and the industry's struggles. It particularly focuses on the exploration and negotiation of Hong Kong's local identity amidst global transnational cinema and Greater China's cross-border productions. Amidst an atmosphere of decline, the industry reveals a remarkable resilience and vitality. Is Hong Kong cinema in its twilight, or on the cusp of rebirth? This book aims to present the complexities involved, re-examining the relationship between film and society from a micro, local perspective, and highlighting the significance and potential of Hong Kong's culture. The revised edition includes two new chapters discussing the meaning of Hong Kong's independent film culture and the boundaries between Hong Kong and mainland China, while also updating basic information and providing a broader overview of the impact of the Chinese film market's recent developments on Hong Kong cinema. Author: Pang Lai-kwan ISBN: 9789882370814 Binding: Paperback Language: Traditional Chinese Pages: 334 **About the Author** Pang Lai-kwan is a Professor in the Department of Cultural and Religious Studies at The Chinese University of Hong Kong. Her Chinese publications include "The Art of Reproduction: Cultural Production and Practice during the Cultural Revolution" (2017) and "Mirror, Mirror: Chinese Visual Modernity" (2013). **Praise** "As Wong Jing-fai, Fruit Chan, and even Milkyway Image increasingly retreat from the spotlight, Pang Lai-kwan continues the belief in an enduring twilight through the Umbrella Movement and cross-border cinema between Hong Kong and China. Do not be swayed by the ups and downs – cherish this fragrant city." - Tang Chi-fai, Author and Senior Film Critic "Although this book focuses on post-1997 Hong Kong cinema, it also engages in a dialogue with recent local discourse. The author's proposal to replace 'time' or 'generation' with 'place' and 'transcendence' to discuss Hong Kong identity in the context of globalization is highly inspiring." - Siu Hai-wan, Hong Kong Cultural Critic "Pang Lai-kwan's 'The Twilight Is Not Yet Over' consistently maintains her long-standing focus on reproduction, performance, and subjectivity. It layers various cultural theories, connecting phenomena in Hong Kong cinema such as Jackie Chan's crossover 'Dynamic Capital', Wong Jing-fai's 'failed works', and Fruit Chan's ghostly freedom. The book embraces a cross-regional cultural perspective, examining Hong Kong within transnational flows. The two added chapters further this dialogue between the local and the trans-local. For those seeking to understand post-1997 Hong Kong cinema, 'The Twilight Is Not Yet Over' will undoubtedly offer a distinct viewpoint." - Isaac Leon, Author and Lecturer at Hong Kong Baptist University's School of Film and Television "Upon reading the first edition of this book, I found its analysis to be profoundly insightful and accurate. Eight years later, as the author suggests, much of the analysis remains relevant. The two new chapters in this edition explore new directions in Hong Kong cinema from different perspectives. Looking back now, 'The Twilight Is Not Yet Over' is not merely a beautiful vision, but a testament to astute foresight." - Peter Kam, Professor and Director of the Hong Kong Studies Programme at the University of Hong Kong's School of Modern Languages and Cultures