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Chungking Express

film by Wong Kar-Wai [1994]
Also known as: “Chunghing Samlam”
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Chungking Express is a 1994 film by Wong Kar-Wai that brought him international acclaim. The film is composed of two unrelated stories that explore themes of unrequited love and missed romantic connections, both involving policemen.12

Wong Kar-Wai is known for his atmospheric films that delve into memory, longing, and the passage of time. Chungking Express is noted for its synthesis of the French New Wave, Hong Kong genre cinema, and the style of modern music videos.12

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