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Cinematic Narratives of Macau: Foreign Perspectives and Portuguese Portrayals

Author: Alexandre Ramos | AAV 37 (2024) | Pages: 193–213 | https://doi.org/10.60018/AcAsVa.uqnf7657      by nc nd

Abstract

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.

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