Traces of an Invisible City: Three Notes on Hong Kong (2016)

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The film presents urban space in Hong Kong as a vivid showcase of the hidden logics of globalization, capitalism and historical changes of today’s world cities. The film contains three chapters that is parallel to but interwoven with each other: global, local and border space. The film examines a series of urban landscapes in Hong Kong to illustrate the tension among their visual existence, function and ownership, and how the city’s public space has been constructed, used, owned and interpreted.

Director: Wang Bo, Pan Lu
Genre: Documentary
Runtime: 70 min
Release Date:
Country: Hong Kong
Language: 普通话
Original Language: zh
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Frequently Asked Questions

What is Traces of an Invisible City: Three Notes on Hong Kong about?
The film presents urban space in Hong Kong as a vivid showcase of the hidden logics of globalization, capitalism and historical changes of today’s world cities. The film contains three chapters that is parallel to but interwoven with each other: global, local and border space. The film examines a series of urban landscapes in Hong Kong to illustrate the tension among their visual existence, function and ownership, and how the city’s public space has been constructed, used, owned and interpreted.
Who directed Traces of an Invisible City: Three Notes on Hong Kong?
Traces of an Invisible City: Three Notes on Hong Kong was directed by Wang Bo, Pan Lu.
How long is Traces of an Invisible City: Three Notes on Hong Kong?
Traces of an Invisible City: Three Notes on Hong Kong has a runtime of 1h 10m (70 minutes).
What genre is Traces of an Invisible City: Three Notes on Hong Kong?
Traces of an Invisible City: Three Notes on Hong Kong is a Documentary film.
Where was Traces of an Invisible City: Three Notes on Hong Kong produced?
Traces of an Invisible City: Three Notes on Hong Kong was produced in Hong Kong.