East Asian Cinema
by David Carter /
2007 / English / Kindle
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Film directors from East Asia frequently win top prizes at
international film festivals, but few books have been published
about them. The films of these countries reflect periods of
great political turmoil, rapid modernization in the 20th
century, and the conflicts between modern lifestyles and
traditional values. Covering films and filmmakers from China,
Hong Kong, Taiwan, Japan, and North and South Korea, this is an
ideal reference work on all the major directors, including
Akira Kurosawa, Won Kar Wai, Takeshi Kitano, Zhang Yimou,
Shohei Imamura, Tsui Hark, and Takeshi Miike. Providing
individual analyses on more than 100 key East Asian films and
with checklists for the films of each country, this guide to an
incredibly rich and diverse body of work is useful for both
ardent fans and serious students.
Film directors from East Asia frequently win top prizes at
international film festivals, but few books have been published
about them. The films of these countries reflect periods of
great political turmoil, rapid modernization in the 20th
century, and the conflicts between modern lifestyles and
traditional values. Covering films and filmmakers from China,
Hong Kong, Taiwan, Japan, and North and South Korea, this is an
ideal reference work on all the major directors, including
Akira Kurosawa, Won Kar Wai, Takeshi Kitano, Zhang Yimou,
Shohei Imamura, Tsui Hark, and Takeshi Miike. Providing
individual analyses on more than 100 key East Asian films and
with checklists for the films of each country, this guide to an
incredibly rich and diverse body of work is useful for both
ardent fans and serious students.