홍콩 경찰영화에 드러난 헤게모니적 남성성의 변화 - 영화 <콜드 워(寒战)>의 시선 체계를 중심으로

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This paper analyzes the genre-specific transformation of hegemonic masculinity as portrayed in Hong Kong police films, focusing on its historical and social contexts as well as its deeper implications, with the film Cold War serving as the central case study. The objective is to understand the ideals and mechanisms of Chinese society, particularly Hong Kong society, by examining the shifts in hegemonic masculinity inherent in Hong Kong cinema. Hong Kong police films have long explored and depicted various interactions with hegemonic masculinity. This trend began even before Hong Kong's handover to China. However, it is evident that the portrayal of hegemonic masculinity in Hong Kong police films has also evolved alongside societal changes. From the 1986 action film Police Story to the 2012 film Cold War, the narrative focus of Hong Kong police films has undergone significant changes. In earlier films, the relationship between police officers and criminals was depicted as a clear-cut confrontation between good and evil. In contrast, more recent films depict blurred boundaries between police and criminals, with the narrative revolving around political conflicts between competing interest groups. This trend continues in the 2022 film Raging Fire. Therefore, this paper seeks to shed new light on the structure of masculinity constructed in Cold War by analyzing the transformation of hegemonic masculinity in Hong Kong police films, while acknowledging the key discussions presented in existing research.

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