Sound

Question 1

What is extremely minimal in Fallen Angels?

Answer 1

Actual dialogue

Question 2

How many protagonists use voiceover narration and whats the effect?

Answer 2

3, to discuss their hopes, fears and desires

Question 3

Which mute character is given a voice through voiceover narration?

Answer 3

He Zhiwu

Question 4

What is the effect of the intetior monologues?

Answer 4

The outsider nature is given full attention

Question 5

What is the effect of Wong Kai Wai’s use of music?

Answer 5

Crucial in constructing meaning in the film in order to underscore moods

Question 6

Who’s song is Karma Coma which is heard in the film?

Answer 6

Massive Attack albeit its a reimagined and reorchestrated version

Question 7

Type of pop songs heard

Answer 7

Canto-pop songs

Question 8

What is meant by the MTV aesthetic?

Answer 8

The fusing of sound and image linking to the rhythmic construction of shots

Question 9

What has influenced Wong Kai Wai’s work?

Answer 9

Music

Question 10

How is somber imagery aided?

Answer 10

Chinese pop songs with its lovelorn feel

Question 11

How does music enhance a particular atmosphere?

Answer 11

Enhances the isolating nature of urbanity