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Postcolonial Queen

"Postcolonial Queen" is a video poem and collage film that satirizes Hong Kong's complex identity through dance, city visuals, and a reenactment of Queen Elizabeth II's visit. It captures nostalgic memories shaped by colonial history, using bamboo scaffolding to represent societal changes and mirrors to reflect surface-level modernity, hinting at deeper identity questions. The narrative weaves together collective memories and personal stories, contrasting the historical event of the queen's visit with a young woman's reflections on her past relationship. This intermingling of narratives invites viewers to explore the fluidity of identity and the evolving essence of Hong Kong amid tensions between progress and tradition.

  • hok shing Sit
    Director
  • hok shing Sit
    Writer
  • Wai Cheuk Yim
    Writer
  • Tsz Yau Yip
    Producer
  • Hei Yiu Wong
    Key Cast
  • Project Type:
    Documentary, Experimental, Short, Student
  • Runtime:
    13 minutes 17 seconds
  • Completion Date:
    May 9, 2025
  • Production Budget:
    1,000 USD
  • Country of Origin:
    Hong Kong
  • Country of Filming:
    Hong Kong
  • Language:
    English, Yue Chinese (Cantonese)
  • Shooting Format:
    digital, dv camera
  • Aspect Ratio:
    4:3
  • Film Color:
    Color
  • First-time Filmmaker:
    No
  • Student Project:
    Yes - polytechnic university
Director Biography - hok shing Sit

Zack Hok Shing, graduated from the HKBU Academy of Film, majoring in Directing, and later studied Digital Media at the HKPOLYU. He is currently pursuing an MA in Fashion Film and Digital Production at the London College of Fashion. Growing up in Hong Kong, Zack seeks to capture and reinterpret the city’s most bizarre and surreal aspects through his work. His films have been nominated for the Eye Catcher Incubation Program (2023), Jumping Frames (2025), and selected for the HKAFF 2025 Short Film programme.

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Director Statement

This project topic, postcolonialism, was something I wanted to explore this year. Growing up in Hong Kong during a period of significant change, I became acutely aware of the need to preserve the city’s unique blend of Eastern and Western cultures. This realization deepened my interest in old Hong Kong and what Hong Kong has right now, inspiring me to create works that reflect my cultural identity while engaging with themes such as migration, postcolonialism. Postcolonialism came to me in books, movies, and art pieces, such as Postcolonial Affairs of Food and The Heart by Ya Si, Yokohama Mary, End of the era, and the Merce by Merce by Paik. The project and incubation I encountered during these 2 years made me want my work no limited to cinema but more than that, Therefore, I think it is perfect timing for me to do a media collage, dance film, video poem.