Fallen Angels/ Wong Kar Wai Auteur Flashcards
1
Q
what are the key themes in WKW films
A
Loneliness, the struggle to find a meaningful connection in a busy city such as Hong Kong, time and the weird way it moves,
2
Q
what are some auteur traits of WKW
A
extreme wide angle lenses e.g. 6.8mm lens, undercranking the camera to make the foreground slow an the background fast, using high key neon lights for the MTV aesthetic, using western songs with Cantonese translation,
3
Q
how can Wong be seen as experimental
A