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Ever since the movie camera moved out of the studio into the city space, film directors, production managers, cinematographers and art directors have realised the challenge of using public space. This book takes you on a ride to experience stories behind interesting film locations, introducing us to the legendary figures and the cinematic miracles they helped realise. 188 pages printed in colour. Bilingual in Chinese and English. Published in 2006. Priced at HK$125. (Edited by Winnie Fu)
ISBN 962-8050-36-2
Contents
Film as Witness to History
Li Ngaw
Wandering from City into Movies
Bryan Chang
Local Colour of Hong Kong
In search of Old Haunts (And Discovering New Ones)
Wong Kee-chee
The Legend of Repulse Bay
Wong Kee-chee
The Emotional Map of Hong Kong Cinema
Lawrence Pun
On Location: Filmmakers' Notes
Through the Art Director's Eyes
Bill Lui, Art Director
Something Other than a Black City
Lo Chi-leung, Director
Extreme Locations
Gordon Chan, Director
Mission Impossible
Bruce Law, Stunt Director
Notes on Filmmakers
Film List
Acknowledgements
Photo Credits
