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OverviewFilm directors from East Asia frequently win top prizes at international film festivals, but in the West little is known about them nor about the cultures that produced them. It is not all martial arts, flying warriors, historical pageants and tea ceremonies. China, Hong Kong, Taiwan, Japan and North and South Korea went through periods of great political turmoil and rapid modernisation in the 20th century. The films of these countries reflect these changes and the conflicts between modern lifestyles and traditional values. In some cases, it is capitalism versus communism, in others materialism versus spiritual concerns. This book provides an ideal reference work on all the major directors, with details of their films and checklists for the films of each country, useful for both ardent fan and serious student alike. It explores the common cultural heritage of the countries and their mutual influence. The films of China, Japan and Korea, for example, reflect their shared Buddhist and Confucian heritage. The films of China and North Korea are conditioned by Communist ideology. Early Korean cinema was dominated by the effects of Japanese colonial domination, and the Japanese cinema greatly influenced that of Taiwan. Full Product DetailsAuthor: David CarterPublisher: Oldcastle Books Ltd Imprint: Kamera Books Dimensions: Width: 13.50cm , Height: 1.90cm , Length: 19.40cm Weight: 0.499kg ISBN: 9781904048688ISBN 10: 1904048684 Pages: 192 Publication Date: 25 July 2007 Audience: General/trade , General Format: Paperback Publisher's Status: Active Availability: To order  Stock availability from the supplier is unknown. We will order it for you and ship this item to you once it is received by us. Table of ContentsReviewsRecommended for anyone interested in Asian films but also, more generally, for any film culture enthusiast. Very well researched and documented, this volume is one of the best on the subject, reads well throughout and is also a great value for GBP9.99 -- Thomas Podvin * HKCinemagic.com * Recommended for anyone interested in Asian films but also, more generally, for any film culture enthusiast. Very well researched and documented, this volume is one of the best on the subject, reads well throughout and is also a great value for £9.99 -- Thomas Podvin * HKCinemagic.com * Author InformationDr. David Carter has taught at several UK universities and presently teaches at Yonsei University, Seoul. He has published on psychoanalysis, literature, drama, film history and applied linguistics, and is also a freelance journalist and translator. He is the author of Pocket Essentials on Georges Simenon, Literary Theory and East Asian Cinema. Tab Content 6Author Website:Countries AvailableAll regions |
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