The poetics of Chinese cinema /

This book examines the aesthetic qualities of particular Chinese-language films and the rich artistic traditions from which they spring. It brings together leading experts in the field, and encompasses detailed and wide-ranging case studies of films such as Hero, House of Flying Daggers, Spring in a...

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Other Authors: Bettinson, Gary (Editor), Udden, James (Editor)
Format: Book
Language:English
Published: New York : Palgrave Macmillan, [2016]
Series:East Asian popular culture.
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Summary:This book examines the aesthetic qualities of particular Chinese-language films and the rich artistic traditions from which they spring. It brings together leading experts in the field, and encompasses detailed and wide-ranging case studies of films such as Hero, House of Flying Daggers, Spring in a Small Town, 24 City and The Grandmaster, and filmmakers including Hou Hsiao-hsien, Jia Zhangke, Chen Kaige, Fei Mu, Zhang Yimou, Johnnie To and Wong Kar-wai. By illuminating the form and style of Chinese films from across cinema history, The Poetics of Chinese Cinema testifies to the artistic value and uniqueness of Chinese-language filmmaking.
Physical Description:xv, 227 : illustrations ; 22 cm.
Bibliography:Includes bibliographical references (pages 203-217) and index.
ISBN:1137566086
9781137566089