Question 1

Why did the filmmakers get sued during production of 'Chungking Express'?

Accepted Answer

They were sued by people living below an apartment that was flooded for a scene, as both levels below suffered water damage.

Question 2

How was 'Chungking Express' filmed according to Wong Kar-wai?

Accepted Answer

It was filmed in sequence like a road movie, with Wong writing each scene either the night before or the morning of filming.

Question 3

What happened to a third story segment written for 'Chungking Express'?

Accepted Answer

Wong Kar-wai felt the film was complete without it, and that third story formed the basis of 'Fallen Angels' (1995).

Question 4

Which major international film festivals screened 'Chungking Express' in 1994?

Accepted Answer

It screened at the Chicago International Film Festival, Golden Horse Film Festival, New York Film Festival, Stockholm International Film Festival, Vancouver International Film Festival, Locarno International Film Festival, BFI London Film Festival, and Toronto International Film Festival.

Question 5

What is the connection between pop singer Faye Wong and the film's soundtrack?

Accepted Answer

Faye Wong, better known as a Hong Kong pop singer, sings the cover version of The Cranberries' "Dreams" that appears in the film.

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