Write an essay to compare how the two films narrate and comment on urban lived experiences. The following questions are meant to help you navigate this assignment:
What kind of urban space and stories do the two films tell, and what do they inform us about experiences of living in a city in a particular era/socio-historical background? How does each film use the urban space in the plot and characterization? How do the filmmakers use cinematic language tell us something about their thoughts on modern Chinese cities?
What are the connections, differences, similarities, etc. between the two films? Try to make a focused argument by teasing out concrete and creative ways to link together the two films in your discussion.
