Ann Hui's Boat People (Video Essay) - The Seventh Art

Video Essay on Ann Hui's Boat People. http://www.theseventhart.org/ This video essay looks at one of the most important films of the Hong Kong New Wave, Ann Hui's Boat People, and how it formally combines the director's interest in the political and the melodramatic. The essay was written by Christopher Heron, edited by Brian Robertson, and narrated by David J Phillips. View full issues and additional features on our site: http://www.theseventhart.org Twitter:   / the7thart   Facebook:   / theseventhart