Member Iron_Leopard Posted July 10, 2020 Member Share Posted July 10, 2020 Why did these films speak so much to the general public at the time? Any fans of this genre who can perhaps explain the appeal? And why did they eventually fall out of favor? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Member ShawAngela Posted July 10, 2020 Member Share Posted July 10, 2020 It's obvious for me : Superb songs, sometimes some Kung fu in the stories, beautiful clothes, popular folk stories, beautiful actresses and settings... Maybe they fall out of favor because people wanted more action and less songs, I don't know... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Member masterofoneinchpunch Posted July 10, 2020 Member Share Posted July 10, 2020 Falling out of favor: "One reason for the disappearance of the opera film was Hong Kong's newly found affluence in the 70s and 80s: the emerging middle class could now afford tickets for the theatre whereas in the 50s audiences found it cheaper to see their favourite opera stars on the screen."-- Stephen Teo "Hong Kong: The Extra Dimensions" Another reason it fell was that the male audience was catered to more and more. Chang Cheh was a big reason for this. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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