Where was Chungking Express filmed?
Chungking Express was shot in Central, Hong Kong, China. Filming locations included Lan Kwai Fong and Chungking Mansions on 36-44 Nathan Road in Tsim Sha Tsui.
Why is it called Chungking Express?
“Chungking” in the title refers to Chungking Mansions in Tsim Sha Tsui, Hong Kong, where Wong grew up in the 1960s. “Express” refers to the food stand Midnight Express, located in Lan Kwai Fong, an area in Central, Hong Kong.
What camera did Chungking Express use?
From IMDb pages and few interviews and documentaries I found out that, first of all, it’s shot on film (obviously). He definitely used 35mm Arri camera.
Is Wong Kar-Wai retired?
| Wong Kar-wai | |
|---|---|
| Years active | 1982–present |
| Notable work | Days of Being Wild (1990) Chungking Express (1994) Happy Together (1997) In the Mood for Love (2000) 2046 (2004) The Grandmaster (2013) |
| Awards | Full list |
| Chinese name |
What was the budget for Chungking Express?
HK$15m
Chungking Express, 1994 Frustrated by the constant delays in production for period drama Ashes of Time, Wong opted to take six weeks off to film Chungking Express during a gap in the film’s laboured editing process, on a budget of just HK$15m.
What language is spoken in Chungking Express?
English
JapaneseHindiCantoneseMandarin
Chungking Express/Languages
What is the plot of Chungking Express?
Every day, Cop 223 (Takeshi Kaneshiro) buys a can of pineapple with an expiration date of May 1, symbolizing the day he’ll get over his lost love. He’s also got his eye on a mysterious woman in a blond wig (Brigitte Lin), oblivious of the fact she’s a drug dealer. Cop 663 (Tony Leung Chiu Wai) is distraught with heartbreak over a breakup. But when his ex drops a spare set of his keys at a local cafe, a waitress (Faye Wong) lets herself into his apartment and spruces up his life.
Chungking Express/Film synopsis
What happened at the end of Chungking Express?
While writing a boarding pass for the cop, Faye asks, “Where do you want to go?” To which Cop 663 responds, “Wherever you want to take me.” At the end of the movie, the cop makes it clear that his destination is her destination.
How long did it take to shoot Chungking Express?
Starring Tony Leung, Faye Wong, Brigitte Lin and Takeshi Kaneshiro, the film was shot in just 23 days during a break from making Ashes of Time (1994). It was split into two stories, both about heartbroken cops licking their wounds after being dumped by their respective girlfriends.
How did they film Chungking Express?
Chungking Express1994
Fallen Angels1995
Chungking Express/Movies
Why is Wong Kar-wai so famous?
Wong Kar-Wai, (born July 17, 1958, Shanghai, China), Chinese film director noted for his atmospheric films about memory, longing, and the passage of time. Wong’s family emigrated from Shanghai to Hong Kong in 1963. For many Shanghainese, assimilation of Hong Kong’s different dialect and culture was difficult.
Why does Wong Kar-wai always wear sunglasses?
We’re on the beach and the sun is shining, so it entirely appropriate for Wong Kar-Wai to show up wearing shades. It is just that he also wears them when it is overcast, and when he is indoors, and possibly when he takes a shower. Wong’s Cannes sojourn is a discreet affair, a far cry from the previous outings.