Berry, Chris

Chinese Films in Focus II

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ISBN 13:
9781844572373
author:
Berry, Chris
format:
Paperback
publisher:
British Film Institute
language:
English
Publication Year:
2008
Pages:
304
Dimensions:
155mm X 235mm
Genre:
Film theory & criticism
Condition:
New
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£43.95

Description

Chinese Films in Focus II offers an in-depth exploration of Chinese cinema, featuring 35 original readings of individual films from Mainland China, Taiwan, Hong Kong and other parts of the diaspora. This updated volume includes fourteen new essays, covering a range of historical periods from the 1930s to the present.

Leading international experts and younger scholars contribute to this collection, addressing significant and popular films such as Hero, Farewell My Concubine, Chungking Express, Crouching Tiger Hidden Dragon, Blind Shaft, Suzhou River, among others. This book is a valuable resource for students and fans of Chinese cinema.

With its diverse range of films and contributors, Chinese Films in Focus II provides a comprehensive understanding of the evolution and diversity of Chinese cinema.

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