24 City interviews

The speaker reflects on their visit to Chongqing, noting a sense of time compression and cultural differences. They discuss the importance of film in preserving memories, especially in a rapidly changing China where memories are at risk of being erased. The speaker emphasizes that without memory, there is no past, present, or future, and expresses a desire to understand and preserve these memories for future generations.

What did the speaker feel about the passage of time during their visit to Chongqing?

• Time seemed to stand still.

• Time felt compressed.

• Time moved backward.

• Time was irrelevant.

Why does the speaker compare the film to a photograph?

• Because it compresses 50 years into a single value.

• Because it is black and white.

• Because it is a silent film.

• Because it captures a single moment.

What is the speaker's concern regarding memory in China?

• That memories are being preserved too much.

• That memories are being erased and forgotten.

• That memories are being commercialized.

• That memories are being exaggerated.

According to the speaker, what is the consequence of not preserving memories?

• We will have a chaotic future.

• We will have an uncertain present.

• We will have no past, present, or future.

• We will have a distorted past.

What trend in China does the speaker highlight as an example of memory demolition?

• The increase in tourism.

• The growth of urban areas.

• The demolition of buildings.

• The rise of digital media.