Nationalism Through Film

The video explores how China has viewed the US from 1949 onwards through various media, including films, comic books, and novels. It highlights the diversity of perspectives from mainland China, Taiwan, and Hong Kong. The discussion delves into how Chinese media has portrayed the US, often reflecting industry changes and cultural interactions. Films from the late 70s and early 80s are analyzed for their attempts to reconcile old stereotypes with new Sino-US relations. The irony of film protagonists immigrating to the US despite the films' messages is also discussed, along with the broader 1980s immigration wave.

Discuss the irony present in the narratives of the protagonists in the films mentioned.

What impact did the immigration wave in the 80s have on the Chinese entertainment industry?