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OverviewExplosive kung-fu epics, tragic leftist melodrama, chest-thumping propaganda films, and more are covered in this movie guide that explores a century of Chinese filmmaking, from the silent era to the present. The greatest Chinese movies cover a wide range of genres, are authoritatively listed in this book, and are described in thorough detail that is accessible to film buffs, students, and casual viewers alike. The compendium goes beyond art house and kung fu films that are popular with international audiences to also present movies that connect with Mainland Chinese audiences. Alongside the detailed descriptions of each selection, there are countless recommendations for further viewing, making it the perfect introduction to China’s rich cinematic tradition. Full Product DetailsAuthor: Simon FowlerPublisher: China Economic Review Publishing Imprint: China Economic Review Publishing Dimensions: Width: 14.60cm , Height: 1.30cm , Length: 21.00cm Weight: 0.467kg ISBN: 9789881909114ISBN 10: 9881909112 Pages: 234 Publication Date: 30 March 2012 Audience: Professional and scholarly , Professional & Vocational Format: Paperback Publisher's Status: No Longer Our Product Availability: Awaiting stock  The supplier is currently out of stock of this item. It will be ordered for you and placed on backorder. Once it does come back in stock, we will ship it out for you. Table of ContentsReviewsPart history, part popcorn-scarfing fanaticism - all blessedly free of pretension...keep a copy of this book stashed next to the DVD player.A Josh Chin, author, Frommer's China Fowler explores the best Chinese films ever made-everything from early talkies to international festival prize winners to the dramas and comedies beloved by domestic audiences-and provides the reader with deep insights into not only Chinese film, but also China itself.A -Austin Ramzy, China correspondent, Time "Part history, part popcorn-scarfing fanaticism - all blessedly free of pretension...keep a copy of this book stashed next to the DVD player.A"" Josh Chin, author, Frommer's China Fowler explores the best Chinese films ever made-everything from early talkies to international festival prize winners to the dramas and comedies beloved by domestic audiences-and provides the reader with deep insights into not only Chinese film, but also China itself.A"" -Austin Ramzy, China correspondent, Time" Author InformationSimon Fowler originally hails from England and has lived in Beijing since 2006. A voracious consumer of films and self-confessed cinematic obsessive, he began his exploration of Mainland Chinese cinema soon after arriving, and was named film editor of Time Out Beijing in 2008. His favourite non-Chinese films include Kind Hearts and Coronets, If - and Fletch. Tab Content 6Author Website:Countries AvailableAll regions |
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