A young Chinese student living in Chinatown, Melbourne wanders aimlessly through the city streets observing the people, traffic and shops. Seeing a group of young companions having fun together, he appears out of place and alone. His loneliness is banished, however when he meets a fellow Asian friend. This film shot during the Christmas season (the Myer decorated windows are shown) is a cinema verite styled film starring Ken Lui and Howard Wong. Music by Hans Poulsen, Ron Snellgrove, Steve Dunstan and Barry Duggan; sound by Bill Armstrong and Brian Kavanagh; photographed by Chris Lofven. (Award: Tenth Muse Prize in the International contest for young filmmakers - Milan, Italy, 1965).
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ACMI Identifier
003959
Language
English
Subject categories
Advertising, Film, Journalism, Mass Media & TV → Film festivals - Italy - Milan - Awards
Anthropology, Ethnology, Exploration & Travel → Chinese - Australia
Anthropology, Ethnology, Exploration & Travel → Melbourne (Vic.)
Economics, Philosophy, Politics, Religion & Sociology → Acculturation
Economics, Philosophy, Politics, Religion & Sociology → Chinese - Australia
Economics, Philosophy, Politics, Religion & Sociology → Culture conflict
Economics, Philosophy, Politics, Religion & Sociology → Ethnology
Economics, Philosophy, Politics, Religion & Sociology → Social isolation
Family, Gender Identity, Relationships & Sexuality → Acculturation
Family, Gender Identity, Relationships & Sexuality → Social isolation
Sound/audio
Sound
Colour
Black and White
Holdings
16mm film; Access Print (Section 1)
16mm film; Preservation Print (Section 5)
16mm film; Limited Access Print (Section 2)