Inuhiko, Yomota
What Is Japanese Cinema?: A History
- ISBN 13:
- 9780231191630
- author:
- Inuhiko, Yomota
- format:
- Paperback / softback
- publisher:
- Columbia University Press
- language:
- English
- Publication Year:
- 2019
- Pages:
- 248
- Dimensions:
- 21.6 x 14 centimetres
- Genre:
- History,Asia, Japan,
- Condition:
- New
- Availability:
- Item usually sent within 10 working days
Description
Japanese film has been shaped by a unique blend of traditional art forms and foreign influences. In What Is Japanese Cinema? A History, Yomota Inuhiko explores how cinema reflects Japan's modern age, from the silent era to the present day. The book considers popular works alongside auteurist masterpieces, discussing films in light of both Japanese cultural particularities and their place within the global art form. It covers key periods, including the history of Japanese film, colonial filmmaking, the impact of World War II and the U.S. occupation, and the rise of international prominence in the 1950s and 1960s. Insightful readings of canonical directors and genre movies are also featured, providing a comprehensive understanding of what defines and characterizes Japanese film.
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