Kowloon Walled City
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- Опубликовано: 7 фев 2025
- Kowloon Walled City existed in Hong Kong for over 100 years. It developed during the Opium Wars as a military base and through time wound up a refugee camp without a government. Eventually the city became the most densely populated place on Earth. In this video we cover its entire history and its lasting impression since its demolition in the 1990s.
Prepare as we enter: The City of Darkness
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Christian
I just watched the Matrix video you made, but I wanted to write this comment here so you would actually read it. Look...Your work is AMAZING. Like the way those videos are created, the vibe they give...it's just something I never witnessed before this way. So I ask you to please go on with it and give it your best because I am 100% confident that you can and will be successful with it when you try long and hard enough. I just know. Honestly when I saw the video I was thinking you are one of these 10mio subscribers accounts. Keep it up mate
Very thoughtful comment. Thank you, your words mean a lot! I definitely don't plan on stopping anytime...ever lol so eventually I should get where I want. Thanks again for the encouragement!
Thank you! Thats the plan@@francoishattin-ut1fi
Was thinking the exact same thing 🙏🏼🫶🏽
I agree with you 100%
Yes I agree 100000000% great work and tells a story in such great detail and history ❤
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Amazing narration!
Thanks!
your videos deserve way more recognition. this channel is pure gold.
Thank for checking it out! Im going to try and make another video soon
Thank you for the education, I’ve watched this one 3 times now, I made my family watch it and they were very entertained. I’m looking forward to more of your content in the future.
How cool! Thanks for sharing, glad you enjoy it!
The focus and clarity you have in explaining things is amazing. No useless excitement, no bait of any kind, no bs. Brilliant! (btw, I and some fellow indie game dev actually designed a whole game set in the city of darkness :) )
Really appreciate that. Did you ever get to release the game? If so whats it called?
No we only went through the design phase because we're working on another game. The temporary title though was "Kowloon Delivery Service". @@OpticLureProductions
It's amazing that the structure even stood without collapsing. I mean, it was built by who-knows-who at who-knows-what-standards or build quality... I would feel un-easy living in such a place. But to it's credit it did stand just fine, falling only to intentional demolition. Despite it's seedy reputation though it was a fascinating existence. It's almost like some sci-fi cyberpunk setting from a manga had turned into real life place.
But anyway! You do amazing documentaries and I think you deserve far more subscriptions. You got mine for sure.
Yeah it was sort of a screwed up miracle of a place. I would have loved to see it in person. Not sure how far I would want to venture inside lol. Thanks for watching my friend!
In Brazil's favelas, you can find 5-stores buildings hanging over very steep hills. So I have some clues. First, the construction is usually supervised by experienced engineers. Second, the owners (criminals) want to save on material but not to the point of causing collapse in a few years. By the way, if this happens the engineer is a dead man
You certainly have a knack for documentaries. A excellent job putting this fascinating profile together, well done my friend.
Glad you think so! Thanks so much for the kind comment!
A _second_ Kowloon City was built in the universe of Shadowrun's Hong Kong; it was part of the main quest in the aptly‑named sequel to Shadowrun Returns, Shadowrun Hong Kong. Darker & eldritch compared to the first one, I still remember those damn teeth...
Best channel i ever seen. Keep following your heart.
Keep it up dude. I also came from The Matrix video, and you have a great style. Enthralling stuff
I just came across this channel. I love it😊
Yay! Thank you!
This place has featured in so many HK movies over the years. Was cool to learn about its origins all the way till its present day fate. Very cool video. One day, this channel is going to explode.
Thanks man I appreciate the kind words
Shenmue made Kowloon, a bizzaro Chinese Las Vegas, a fun place to be. And it made me long for a place I never could go.
It feels like I spent so much time enjoying a slum city that was demolished when I was born.
I've watched all your uploads and you've got a lot of regular compliments on your work. There's no higher compliment I can give you than your videos have me giving Avatar a second chance.
I agree one of my all time gaming experiences. Especially the fight tournament.
also yes Avatar is very enjoyable and honestly amazing if viewed in 3d and not over analyzing it.
You can still come to Kowloon, it very much still exists, just not how it used to be ;)
Watched both Avatar movies. Like Shenmue, they are amazing works of art. I never once was wanting it to end: It kept me wanting more and I’m excited for the 3rd movie coming this year. Jealous of anyone who saw The Way of Water in theatre, it must have been a treat! I never would have gave the series another go without your work. Thank you!
Lots of appreciation to great artist
With love
Panjab
this Chanel is so amazing
Thank you!
Kowloon has almost disappeared in my memory. it’s so great to stumble across this video and be reminded of this part of history that once was very close to my life.
Wow just wow mister!Amazing work of yours thanks you.
Glad you enjoyed it!
As a history and overall sociology nerd, I love your videos and your delivery more videos, man!
Thanks man! More coming soon
Definitely my favorite channel to listen to while cooking, cleaning, cardio, or to play as background noise so my subconscious mind can retain the info
Thank you Im very glad you enjoy it!
@@OpticLureProductionscan't wait for more videos from you!
The combination of soft spoken voice, narrating as if you are telling a story to a friend and the slower pace of the video create a very enjoyable experience. I really like your style of creating content and the feeling it instills in the viewer.
Great!
Thank you so much, glad you enjoyed!
Very engaging documentary, I watched your Matrix documentary, your thought patterns and understanding were very close to my own understandings...
BRO... YOU NEED TO EXPAND INTO OTHER TOPICS, MAYBE PARANOMAL ACTVITIES OR ABOUT CURRENT EVENTS OR A PODCAT. YOU HAVE AMAZING POTENTIAL. I HOPE YOUR CHANNEL DOESNT COME TO END. PLEASE KEEP UP THE GREAT WORK.
Thank you. I am currently in the process of making something new. Hope you like it when its finished!
Wow I never knew about this city but it for sure puts things into perspective. Good job bro.
thanks my man!
I watched Bloodsport after seeing this lol , now Im gonna look for books about this ... Thank you man i realy like what you'r doing , cant wait to see next episode !
Oh how cool! Bloodsport was a major movie in my childhood lol
just found this in my feed... a real gem, great work!! Thanks for the entertainment!!
Thanks for watching! Im glad you like it!
Awesome vid.
Would love for a gritty action movie set in a similar location.
Beautiful narration. Learnt so much ❤
Glad you enjoyed it!
Please make more films..your storytelling is incredible and the information so IMPORTANT🔥 just discovered you today(after watching your Matrix video)
From the Netherlands.
Thank you Angel🫶🏽🙏🏼✨
Thank you! Will do!
You are a master of communication and storytelling. instant subscribe. 💜
Appreciate that, you are too kind!
Love your channel, been following since the resident evil video. Needs more views brother!!!
That was awhile back! Thanks so much for the support
keep it up.. amazing that it took two years for the Matrix video to pop into my timeline.. this video explains well what happened during those hard times with the chinese and the opium wars..
I just watched the Matrix documentary and now this. I can say this unequivocally, you are a master storyteller. Looking forward to the rest of your videos.
Hey thank you so much for the kind words, really does motivate me! ps I'm also a Vegas Resident, so cheers neighbor!
I immediately subscribed to your channel after watching your Matrix documentary; it seems we have similar interests. I lived in Hong Kong for two years and spent a lot of time on the Kowloon peninsula. It was surprising to hear you wax poetic about this intriguing place, just can't imagine anyone being nostalgic about living in the ghetto. Many thanks for this informative and well-crafted video.
You are doing amazing job! Just dont stop, please!
Every time I watch those neo-noir buildings in movies, comic books and in the cultural zeitgeist I've always wondered if a place like that actually existed. Today I got my answer.
Thank you for this. 🙏🏽
I swear on the Zeitgeist itself. Once I become big, I'll share all your videos with my subs and make them watch yours ❤
I binged watched your videos, after watching the Matrix one (randomly recommended). Thought it was a huge channel with millions of followers. I mean, you should expand your work. Your videos are exceptional.
Thanks my man! Hopefully get there one day. I got some new stuff cooking right now
Just such amazing work! Fascinating place.
One of the best creators on RUclips. Eagerly awaiting your next upload!
Thank you so much
what a great video
thank you
Your videos are amazing. I was born in 1992 something about your videos radiate authenticity. You make what you like not what the algorithm says will make the money and views. Lol idk what a hidden gem. ❤
Thank you so much! I was also born in 92
This was the coolest black ops level
That is was
What other people call LAW i call it the first crime that we decide to tolerate
I saw your Matrix documentary then I clicked on a link to this video in the end screen. It seems like you're not working with the algorithm that keeps your videos nice and fresh. If you think about it this is the perfect number of views and comments (you can read all of them). This is something rare and unique a gem if you will. This is also the best video about this place I've at least three others but they were much more formulaic and popular but not nearly as memorable.
Thank you I appreciate it! Yeah im just trying to make videos on whatever topics interest me at the time not what popular
I'm from Himachal BTW it's a state in North India @@OpticLureProductions you seem like you're from the US.
I am. I live in Las Vegas Nevada@@ImproMooray
Love your channel.
I love your work plz don't stop
Solid job on this.
Appreciate it!
What an interesting channel. Should I hope that one of the videos might be about the channel itself and its story?
I have been really considering a video like that so maybe I will
My mom used to fly into Hong Kong for business a few times a year and she always loved the surreal landing flying between buildings. Sadly, they stopped doing that a few years ago.
Oh yeah I would have loved to experience that
Your videos are so good
I appreciate it!
Absolutely love your style and these cyberpunk subjects are fascinating. Subbed!
Thanks man glad you enjoy. Im working on a new video now
Hey, I'm not sure if you were aware at the time you made this video, but there's a pretty great HK action movie that came out this year featuring the Walled City. I was amazed to learn that it was a real place. It's called Twilight of the Warriors: Walled City.
Looking forward to your next video.
Recently became aware of that film and want to watch it. Was it good?
epic thanks for this! hope you get more views soon! very informative and epic narration!
Thanks for the support
Enjoy your story ❤
Thanks!
Kowloon looked like a dystopian city from a movie come to life
Agreed!
Actually the other way round, Kowloon walled city inspired tons of cyberpunk games, movies and mangas as a demo
Nice Video
thanks bro
the vibeeeees more pls
More videos please 🙌🙏
Wow thats crazy
very!
Great vid
Your work is unbelievable good and calming although the topic abit on the dark side of HK. You must have spent tons of time to research and record and edit. (I know because I tried to be a RUclipsr lol)
Yes I have lol thank you for noticing!
Right as I am about to just give up on You Tube, I find this channel, with the most well thought out, informative, and well presented videos I've encountered. This entire platform was great early on. Now it makes me nauseous. Every video with so many fast edits, unlimited carbon copy adolescents vying for ad revenue, all making the same brain rot content with their shitty effects on a daily upload schedule. I'm going through your video library now, and although it does not appear vast, I can clearly tell after two videos, they will be quality, well done, thoughtful, and informative. I see you haven't uploaded in 7 months or something. I hope you resume. This platform, and people like me need you. Can only tolerate so much trash before I want to hear a real opinion or facts on an interesting topic I hadn't even known existed moments prior. It will probably take some time, but I truly imagine real success will come to those who make great work like this. That attention grabbing shit will die one day, and i imagine it will die fast when it does. Love your stuff. Hope to see more. Peace
Thank you so much man. I totally agree with you on the current state of the platform. Im really not into watching youtube like I used to be, however I totally plan to keep going. Ive just had a hell of a year but things are going way smoother now. I was just setting up shots earlier today and will be working on my next video by next weekend. Thanks for your support!
Just found you and your wonderful channel. I had to watch many in a row ~ all fascinating. Whole heartedly agree with comments here. Do you work in film? Thank you
Thank you so much! I dont work in film yet but I hope to in the future
Best wishes in all your endeavors.@@OpticLureProductions
More!...i hope
Yeah Its coming soon!
I don't know why YT recommended your Matrix video( maybe beacause of Andrew tate & matrix hype ). But it was worth my time :D . new subscriber earned bro .
Thank you!
Insane fact: Jardine and Matheson, founded by the drug dealing manipulators who started the opium wars and the founders of HK, is still the multinational in Hong Kong and still in the family. All of whom are billionaires.
Ryo Hazuki was there.
Hell Yes He Was
Shame you didn't cover the crazy Christians who moved in to run drug rehab services, and how the triads let them do it. That was another point of surreal anarchy about the place
How do you find the footage to pepper into your vids? Do you just Google around, pull most of it from RUclips videos? I love your selections, just curious if you have any tips for us making similar style videos.
Yeah I mostly get it off of youtube. I look up older documentaries on the subject or anything related. I watch hours of content to find the right stuff. It takes longer than anything else in the process.
more please
Coming soon!
Btw, Bombay - India has slum dwellings that have a very similar aesthetic to the Kowloon Walled City. Just as densely packed as this but still exists to this day in conjunction with all the post-modern buildings all around it. Just FYI.
This video is criminally under-seen. Maybe the techno overlords at google don’t want us to see it..
Thank you my man. My matrix video was unseen for almost two years. Things happen at a weird pace. I'll continue to make videos
Where ya at bro ? Shout out from Harlem NYC ✌🏾
Las Vegas! Thanks for watching my man! appreciate you
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How the hell does every single video of yours get only few thousand views, except matrix that is currently at 1million, if matrix isn't real?
lol yeah its weird. The matrix video was one of my least viewed vids until just recently
What was the video game you displayed for your example of Kowloon?
Shenmue 2...amazing game check out my video on Shenmue to learn more. I cant recommend the series enough
@@OpticLureProductions brother I watched that the week it came out. That video was awesome 😎
Gotta support my fellow small time/passionate creators
Oh man thank you so much! I gotta check out your channel!@@wizcatcheslightning
@@OpticLureProductions rock n roll 😎
Optic lure, what have you seen?
Bladerunner
😎
"there will never be again a city like it" - there does/did exist one called "zion" (matrix)... and once (soon after) asi exist, many more such cities will rise (and fall) probably in fairly quick succession
Where new video?
Ive responded many times saying im working on a new video but I can assure you I absolutely am at the moment.
This sounds very much the the crypto space at the minute, it's there unregulated.
I like your content! Good job! But, you speak too slow. I speed your videos up to 1,25x. Maybe you should do this a default? Just a thought. ;)
Thank you! Its kind of a style choice, glad speeding it up a bit works for you! Thank for watching
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Really??? I watched at like 1/3 speed…makes it seem like the narrator is drunk…
The favelas
i betchu this content is shadow banned