Chungking Express - New Wave Film.

From the opening sequences, what evidence is there of the film as a 'new wave' product? 

A new wave film is one which breaks away from the conventions of a typical mainstream film. In a new wave film there is more focus on the visual elements rather than the script of the film. A new wave film can be defined by: a low budget, unknown actors, non-genre films and little or no economic imperative(little interest in making big money).

From the opening sequence of Chungking Express there is evidence that it is a new wave film.

• Chungking Express is filmed on location, there is no studio work, which is one aspect of a new wave film. 
• The messages and meanings are delivered more through the visual elements and micro features rather than being narrative driven like mainstream film. 
• The film uses a lot of natural, diegetic sound adding to the realism of the film. 
• Parts of Chungking Express are filmed using a hand held camera which also adds to the realism of the film.