Cinematic Narratives of Macau

Foreign Perspectives and Portuguese Portrayals

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ID8237539
AuthorsAlexandre Ramos (0000-0003-3872-5536, Cooperativa de Ensino Superior Politécnico e Universitário, corresponding author)
Year2024
Volume37
Pages193-213
Publication date2024-01-01
Open AccessYes
TypeARTICLE
VenueActa Asiatica Varsoviensia (JOURNAL)
Journal identifiersISSN: 0860-6102 • E-ISSN: 2449-8653
PublisherDepartment of AAV and Hemispheres, Institute of Mediterranean and Oriental Cultures, PAS (PUBLISHER)
DOI10.60018/acasva.uqnf7657
OpenAlexW4408789845
LanguageEN
References cited9

This article delves into history of cinema in Macao, exploring the contrasting viewpoints of foreign Western filmmakers and Portuguese filmmakers during the colonial administration. It reveals a prevalent tendency among the foreign filmmakers to portray the territory through a negative lens. In contrast, the study analyses the historical narratives of Portuguese cinema in Macao. It shows a consistently positive portrayal, shaped by Portuguese filmmakers. The article unravels the intricacies of filmmaking dynamics in Macao, shedding light on divergent cinematic perspectives by focusing on the careers of Ricardo Malheiro and Miguel Spiguel. This examination serves as a compelling lens for understanding the broader dichotomy between foreign and Portuguese representations of Macao, this culturally rich territory

Aesthetics · Art · Linguistics · Literature · Narrative · Political science · Portuguese · History · Hong Kong and Taiwan Politics · Island Studies and Pacific Affairs · Philippine History and Culture · Philosophy

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