Event Title

Johnnie To and the Auteur

Authors

Eric J. Lee '15, Gettysburg College

Location

Breidenbaugh Hall 201 Joseph Theater

Session

Film Studies & Anthropology

Start Time

5-2-2015 10:00 AM

End Time

5-2-2015 12:00 PM

Supervising Faculty Member

James Udden

Department

Interdisciplinary Studies

Description

Follow the decline of Hong Kong cinema in the 90s, Johnnie To has found a way to adapt to the invasion of Hollywood. Creating films for the festival circuit and commercial, To has be economically safe. However, it is To's use of themes that let his stand out compared to his peers. My project is to simulate To's style and storytelling by shooting my own film. Inspired by five To films, I will also add my own flare of creative direction to this film and create a homage to one of the most prolific directors from Asia.

Comments

Film Studies Senior Thesis

Document Type

Video

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May 2nd, 10:00 AM May 2nd, 12:00 PM

Johnnie To and the Auteur

Breidenbaugh Hall 201 Joseph Theater

Follow the decline of Hong Kong cinema in the 90s, Johnnie To has found a way to adapt to the invasion of Hollywood. Creating films for the festival circuit and commercial, To has be economically safe. However, it is To's use of themes that let his stand out compared to his peers. My project is to simulate To's style and storytelling by shooting my own film. Inspired by five To films, I will also add my own flare of creative direction to this film and create a homage to one of the most prolific directors from Asia.