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The gendered politics of sex work in Hong Kong cinema

Profile image of Gina MarchettiGina Marchetti

Alphaville: Journal of Film and Screen Media

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The portrayal of women as prostitutes is common in Hong Kong cinema, and filmmakers have looked at sex work from various perspectives: as a social problem, as an index of women’s economic exploitation more generally, as a way to explore the relationship between economics and sexuality, as a window onto the world of sexual minorities and as erotica. Scriptwriter Elsa Chan, working in conjunction with director Herman Yau, has made two features about women in the Hong Kong sex industry—Whispers and Moans (性工作者十日談, 2007) and True Women for Sale(性工作者2 我不賣身·我賣子宮, 2008)—based on Chan’s anthropological studies of women in the sex industry in Hong Kong. Like their earlier collaboration From the Queen to the Chief Executive (等候董建華發落, 2001), these films look at the “sensational” (youth murders, prostitution) with an eye to understanding and, perhaps, remedying social injustice. In fact, the issue of “justice” and women’s role as exploited victims as well as potential agents of change link Elsa...

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What key perspectives do Hong Kong films provide on sex work?add

Hong Kong films explore sex work as a social issue, women's economic exploitation, and sexual minority experiences, as seen in films like Whispers and Moans (2007) and True Women for Sale (2009). These films challenge simplistic portrayals by incorporating sex workers' testimonies and activism into their narratives.

How does cinema in Hong Kong reflect capitalist themes through sex work?add

Filmmakers portray prostitution as an allegory of capitalism, linking sexual commerce to economic dynamics and social exploitation. For example, Golden Chicken (2002) underlines the intersection of sex work and Hong Kong's economic rise by depicting the struggles of characters parallel to capitalism's demands.

What role does the character Elsie represent in films about sex work?add

Elsie serves as a feminist activist in Whispers and Moans, advocating for sex workers' rights and dignity. Her character embodies a critique of societal prejudices while attempting to empower women in the sex trade, reflecting the film's focus on consciousness-raising.

In what ways does the Chan-Yau collaboration differ from other sex work narratives?add

The Chan-Yau films integrate the voices of sex workers and advocacy for their rights, contrasting with typical narratives that merely exploit or sensationalize the subject. This approach provides a more nuanced portrayal, critiquing socio-political conditions affecting sex workers in Hong Kong.

What does the evolution of the portrayal of women in Hong Kong cinema signify?add

The portrayal of women has shifted from passive objects in early cinema to complex characters confronting systemic inequalities, illustrated in films like True Women for Sale (2009). By highlighting issues of economic survival and personal agency, cinema mirrors broader societal changes regarding women's roles in contemporary Hong Kong.

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