Wong Kar Wai is probably the most innovative and avant-garde director to come out of Hong Kong. As part of the second New Wave of Hong Kong cinema, Wai moved far away from the traditional, Jackie Chan and Shaw Brothers style of films, which focused on action, and explored more substantial themes, icnluding human psyche, politics and the social conditions in Hong Kong.
His aesthetics are quite similar with Jean-Luc Godard and the French Wave, in general, particularly because he also took apart the traditional conventions of filmmaking, that include linear narrative, smooth camera movement and concept of the protagonist-hero.
For his prowess, he has been hailed as one of the most importatn modern filmmakers of the world and his films have screened all over, winning a …show more content…
9. Silence and the absence of dialogue
In contrast to Western cinema tactics that are based on dialogue, Wong makes excellent use of silence in his films. His characters are frequently trapped in their thoughts and memories, isolated from each other and from the rest of the world. Their state of mind is communicated through their actions, body language, looks and sometimes through narration. What is left unsaid is always more important than what isn't.
A distinct sample of this technique takes place in "In the Mood For Love," when Su and Chow pass each other on a staircase and are forced to take shelter from the rain. The camera focuses on their glances that are filled with thoughtfulness and on the wry smile of Tony Leung to eloquently but without any dialogue, portray the sense of loss and longing that permeate the two characters.
In the same film, another example of this tactic occurs in the end, when Chow pours all his all his frustration and anguish over his relationship with Su into a hole in an ancient
His aesthetics are quite similar with Jean-Luc Godard and the French Wave, in general, particularly because he also took apart the traditional conventions of filmmaking, that include linear narrative, smooth camera movement and concept of the protagonist-hero.
For his prowess, he has been hailed as one of the most importatn modern filmmakers of the world and his films have screened all over, winning a …show more content…
9. Silence and the absence of dialogue
In contrast to Western cinema tactics that are based on dialogue, Wong makes excellent use of silence in his films. His characters are frequently trapped in their thoughts and memories, isolated from each other and from the rest of the world. Their state of mind is communicated through their actions, body language, looks and sometimes through narration. What is left unsaid is always more important than what isn't.
A distinct sample of this technique takes place in "In the Mood For Love," when Su and Chow pass each other on a staircase and are forced to take shelter from the rain. The camera focuses on their glances that are filled with thoughtfulness and on the wry smile of Tony Leung to eloquently but without any dialogue, portray the sense of loss and longing that permeate the two characters.
In the same film, another example of this tactic occurs in the end, when Chow pours all his all his frustration and anguish over his relationship with Su into a hole in an ancient