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Study of Triad Society Movies in 80s-00s. Group Members Leader :Chu Chun Hei (29) Members : Lee Yutine (7) : Lee Yuen Ling (8) : Or Hiu Wa (15) : Tam.

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1 Study of Triad Society Movies in 80s-00s

2 Group Members Leader :Chu Chun Hei (29) Members : Lee Yutine (7) : Lee Yuen Ling (8) : Or Hiu Wa (15) : Tam Kit Sum (16) : Tse Hei Tong (21) : Lee Ho Yi (34)

3 Aim of Study We want to find out: How does triad society become one of the most popular features of HK cinema? How do the movies reflect HK people’s lives in different decades?

4 Background of History- Triad Society 1760s : Tian Di Hui -> San He Hui After 1949 : Migrated southwards to Hong Kong for the continuance of their business 1960s -1970s : The triad problems were worsen 1974 :ICAC was established -> abated police corruption -> Triads turned to underground dealings 21st century : Around 57 triad societies in HK

5 Background of Triad Movies 1980s : Economic Growth rapidlyEconomic Growth rapidly Confirm the transfer of the sovereignty of HK to ChinaConfirm the transfer of the sovereignty of HK to China1989-1998: Tiananmen Square EventTiananmen Square Event Return of HK (SARS)Return of HK (SARS) Economic Turmoil (Stock Market)Economic Turmoil (Stock Market)

6 Movies in Different Decades Long Arm of Law- 省港旗兵系列 (1984-1990) A Better Tomorrow- 英雄本色 (1986) Prison on Fire- 監獄風雲 (1987) To Be Number One- 跛豪 (1990) 系列Young and Dangerous- 古惑仔系列 (1996- 2000) Infernal Affairs- 無間道系列 (2002-2003) Election- 黑社會系列 (2005-2006)

7 Interview Question (Primary Data Analysis) Do you like gangster ’ s movies? If yes, which part do you like? If no, which part do you dislike? Are the triad societies in the movies like the real ones?

8 Interview Result Q.1 (Primary Data Analysis)

9 Interview Result Q.2 (Primary Data Analysis) Like gangster’s movies – Excitement Hero worship Reality Dislike gangster’s movies- Violence Decayed youth Same pattern repeated, boring

10 Interview Result Q.3 (Primary Data Analysis) Similar : Illegal Activities(e.g. drugs, smuggling, fake products,etc.) Violence Vulgar language Different : Characters embellished unduly Story overstated Heroes didn’t die

11 Changes in Triad Movies - 80s (Secondary Data Analysis) EventsImpact in films Economic grew rapidly Background –, Night Club, Casino Big criminal events occurred Heroes in Triad Society = {personal loyalty} ICAC was established Crimes involved police committed bribery

12 Changes in Triad Movies - 90s (Secondary Data Analysis) EventsImpact in films Rise of local comics Filmize comics (e.g. Young and Dangerous) Return of HK to China Criminals from mainland China came to work with local triad society Economic Turmoil (1997) More business crimes (e.g. money laundering) and less street fighting

13 Changes in Triad Movies - 00s (Secondary Data Analysis) EventsImpact in films Prosperity of Mainland China Triad societies run their entertainment business in China Development of Technology Triad societies infringe copyright and make fake products Triad Society is globalize Collaboration with foreign criminals Discussion of 2012 universal suffrage election Election of the head of triad society {Election}

14 Steps of Inquiry Secondary Data Library Source To find the information of movies from books / magazines Website To Find the history of movies and triad society Primary Data Interview To know the opinion of people in different ages

15 Conclusion Triad Movies become one of the most popular features because: Excitement Hero Worship Violence – fighting scenes Reality – It does exist in the world. *However, not many people love this type of movie.

16 Conclusion How do the movies reflect HK people’s lives in different decades? Economic growth Politics Social Environment Development in technology They reflect the social phenomenon in HK in different decades.

17 Reflection Movies are different from the real world Know more about the relationship between triad society movies and us Know how to analyse the primary and secondary data Understand the development of triad movies in HK

18 The End


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