The Cinema of Japan and Korea (24 Frames) - Softcover

Justin Bowyer

Softcover

ISBN 10: 1904764118 ISBN 13: 9781904764113

Publisher: Wallflower Press, 2004

Synopsis

The Cinema of Japan and Korea is the second volume in the new Twenty-Four Frames series that studies national and regional cinema. Focusing on the vibrant practices of Japanese and Korean cinema. Each of the twenty-four concise and insightful essays consider one significant film. The editor has compiled a unique introduction to the cinematic output of each country. The work of directors such as Akira Kurosawa, Takeshi Kitano, Kenji Mizoguchi, Kinji Fukusaku, Ki-young Kim, Nagisa, Oshima, Ki-duk Kim and Takashi Miike are discussed. The collection includes in-depth studies of films such as Battle Royale, Audition, Violent Cop, In the Realm of the Senses, Tetsuo Two: Body Hammer, Stray Dog, A Page of Madness and Godzilla.

About this title

About the Author:

Justin Bowyer is the author of Conversations with Jack Cardiff (2003) and a freelance writer.

About this edition

• Publisher: Wallflower Press
• Publication date: 2004
• ISBN 10: 1904764118
• ISBN 13: 9781904764113
• Binding: Paperback
• Number of pages: 288