Directory of World Cinema : China.
Title:
Directory of World Cinema : China.
Author:
Bettinson, Gary.
ISBN:
9781841505978
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Edition:
1st ed.
Physical Description:
1 online resource (233 pages)
Series:
Directory of World Cinema
Contents:
FrontCover -- Title -- Copyright -- Contents -- Acknowledgements -- Introduction by the Editor -- Chinese Opera and Cinema -- Taiwanese Documentary -- Hong Kong Action Cinema -- Three Action Heroes -- David Chiang -- Chow Yun-fat -- Ti Lung -- Three Female Stars -- Grace Chang -- Esther Eng -- Brigitte Lin -- Hong Kong New Wave -- Allen Fong -- Ann Hui -- Patrick Tam -- Directors: Mainland China -- Chen Kaige -- Lu Chuan -- Tian Zhuangzhuang -- Directors: Taiwan -- Chu Yen-ping -- Hou Hsiao-hsien -- Tsai Ming-liang -- Directors: Hong Kong -- Fruit Chan -- Wong Kar-wai -- John Woo -- Drama: Mainland China -- Reviews -- Drama: Taiwan -- Reviews -- Kung Fu and Wuxia Pian (Swordplay Film): Hong Kong and Taiwan -- Reviews -- Action Cinema and HeroicBloodshed: Hong Kong -- Reviews -- Independent and Art Cinema: Hong Kong -- Reviews -- Comedy/Musical: Taiwan and Hong Kong -- Reviews -- Documentary: Mainland China and Hong Kong -- Reviews -- Recommended Reading -- Online Resources -- Test Your Knowledge -- Notes on Contributors -- Filmography.
Abstract:
Commended for their social relevance and artistic value, Chinese films remain at the forefront of international cinema, bolstered in recent years by a new generation of talented young filmmakers. Directory of World Cinema: China presents an accessible overview of the definitive films of Hong Kong, Taiwan, and Mainland China, with particular attention to the achievements of prolific industry figures, the burgeoning independent sector, and the embrace of avant-garde practices of art cinema. Spanning a variety of characteristic genres, including horror, heroic bloodshed, romantic comedy, and kung-fu, reviews cover individual titles in considerable depth and are accompanied by a selection of full-colour film stills. A comprehensive filmography and a bibliography of recommended reading complete this essential companion to Chinese cinema.
Local Note:
Electronic reproduction. Ann Arbor, Michigan : ProQuest Ebook Central, 2017. Available via World Wide Web. Access may be limited to ProQuest Ebook Central affiliated libraries.
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