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Colour Ideology Sampling.mov
(CHAN Cheuk-sze & Kathy Wong / 2024 / 59 min / HK-Taiwan)
Colors play a crucial symbolic role in political activities, as people use vivid attire to express their distinct political stances. “Hong Kong yellow” symbolizes democracy and freedom, akin to “Taiwan green,” which signifies progress and independence. These colors share commonalities on certain levels. However, “Taiwan green” and “Taiwan blue” stand in opposition; the former supports progressive policies and sovereignty, while the latter is often associated with conservatism and support for unification.
This film captures creators’ discussions on the political symbolism of colors, including debates on whether “Hong Kong yellow” can coexist with “Taiwan blue,” and specific differences between “Hong Kong blue” and “Taiwan blue.” By analyzing individual color samples, it reveals the complexities and diversities behind these political symbols.
- 2024 Golden Horse Awards – Best Documentary Short Film
- 2024 South Taiwan Film Festival – South Grand Prize
CHAN Cheuk-sze
CHAN concluded her undergraduate studies at the School of Creative Media, City University of Hong Kong in 2019. She was a independent journalist. Currently, she is pursuing a master’s program at the Graduate Institute of Trans-disciplinary Arts, Taipei National University of the Arts.
Kathy Wong
Kathy Wong is currently a graduate student at the Department of Political Science at National Taiwan University, also an independent filmmaker and journalist. She is working on a feature documentary “Underground Days” which is selected by CNEX CCDF and TCCF.
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