The Cinema of Hong Kong: History, Arts, Identity - Hardcover

Hardcover

ISBN 10: 0521772354 ISBN 13: 9780521772358

Publisher: Cambridge University Press, 2000

Synopsis

The Cinema of Hong Kong examines one of the most popular and dynamic cinema traditions in the history of film. Providing an overview of major directors, genres and stars, from its origins to the present, this volume examines Hong Kong cinema in transnational, historical, and artistic contexts. Individual essays focus on Hong Kong cinema before and during World War II; the cinema of the turbulent 1960s; its rise to world prominence in the 1970s and its reception in the United States, and the revival of Cantonese cinema, among other topics.

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Review:

"With such range and overall high quality, this collection is required reading for any serious student of Chinese popular cultures..." Journal of Asian History

"More than half of the contributors are Asian - most of them ethnic Chinese; all experts on Hong Kong cinema - so English speakers will find historical, social, and economic data that is new to them. This book displays a variety, range and depth matching the values of its subject matter. Recommended for collections supporting film studies at all levels." Choice

About this edition

• Publisher: Cambridge University Press
• Publication date: 2000
• ISBN 10: 0521772354
• ISBN 13: 9780521772358
• Binding: Hardcover
• Number of pages: 348
• Editor: Fu Poshek, Desser David