The Poetics of Chinese Cinema (East Asian Popular Culture) by Gary Bettinson
English | 28 Oct. 2016 | ISBN: 1137566086 | 244 Pages | PDF | 3.87 MB
English | 28 Oct. 2016 | ISBN: 1137566086 | 244 Pages | PDF | 3.87 MB
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.