Cahiers du cinéma n°362 - septembre 1984

This special issue of "Cahiers du Cinéma" is dedicated to Hong Kong cinema, exploring its history, key figures, and unique characteristics. It features in-depth profiles and interviews with directors like King Hu, Liu Chia-Liang and Michael Hui, offering insight into their distinct styles within the martial arts, comedy and wuxia genres. The magazine also examines the studio system, including Shaw Brothers, Golden Harvest, and Cinema City. It investigates the rise of a new generation of filmmakers, exemplified by Ann Hui, and reflects on the political climate of Hong Kong in the lead up to the 1997 handover. In addition, there's discussion of martial arts traditions, and personal accounts of the auteurs involved in this unique film culture. The issue includes several photo essays, offering glimpses into film sets and the everyday life of Hong Kong.