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Happy Together

film by Wong Kar-Wai [1997]
Also known as: “Chungguang zhaxie”
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Happy Together (1997) is a film by Wong Kar-Wai that chronicles the disintegrating love affair between two Hong Kong expatriates in Buenos Aires. The film won Wong Kar-Wai the award for best director at the 1997 Cannes film festival, marking the first time a Chinese director received this honor. Wong Kar-Wai is known for his atmospheric films exploring themes of memory, longing, and the passage of time, often focusing on love. His distinctive style, characterized by a bright palette, swift editing, and dynamic camera movement, gained international acclaim.123

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  2. History of film - Hong Kong
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  4. Hong Kong - Cultural milieu and the arts

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