Single-channel video(color,stereo sound), 13m, 2025
Synopsis
"Postcolonial Queen" is a video poem and collage film that satirizes Hong Kong's complex identity through dance, city visuals, and a reenactment of Queen Elizabeth II's visit. It captures nostalgic memories shaped by colonial history, using bamboo scaffolding to represent societal changes and mirrors to reflect surface-level modernity, hinting at deeper identity questions. The narrative weaves together collective memories and personal stories, contrasting the historical event of the queen's visit with a young woman's reflections on her past relationship. This intermingling of narratives invites viewers to explore the fluidity of identity and the evolving essence of Hong Kong amid tensions between progress and tradition.Director Statement
This project topic, postcolonialism, was something I wanted to explore this year. Growing up in Hong Kong during a period of significant change, I became acutely aware of the need to preserve the city’s unique blend of Eastern and Western cultures. This realization deepened my interest in old Hong Kong and what Hong Kong has right now, inspiring me to create works that reflect my cultural identity while engaging with themes such as migration, postcolonialism. Postcolonialism came to me in books, movies, and art pieces, such as Postcolonial Affairs of Food and The Heart by Ya Si, Yokohama Mary, End of the era, and the Merce by Merce by Paik. The project and incubation I encountered during these 2 years made me want my work no limited to cinema but more than that, Therefore, I think it is perfect timing for me to do a media collage, dance film, video poem.