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The Cinema of Hong Kong: History, Arts, Identity
Poshek Fu (Ed.)
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Description for The Cinema of Hong Kong: History, Arts, Identity
Hardback. This volume examines Hong Kong cinema in transnational, historical, and artistic contexts. Editor(s): Fu, Poshek; Desser, David. Num Pages: 348 pages, 36 b/w illus. BIC Classification: 1FPCH; APFA. Category: (G) General (US: Trade); (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 228 x 152 x 21. Weight in Grams: 710.
The Cinema of Hong Kong examines one of the most popular, dynamic, and important 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 historical, transnational, cultural and political contexts. Individual chapters 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, its reception in the United States, and the revival of Cantonese cinema, among topics. Including contributions from a diverse roster of scholars, archivists, and ... Read more
The Cinema of Hong Kong examines one of the most popular, dynamic, and important 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 historical, transnational, cultural and political contexts. Individual chapters 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, its reception in the United States, and the revival of Cantonese cinema, among topics. Including contributions from a diverse roster of scholars, archivists, and ... Read more
Product Details
Format
Hardback
Publication date
2000
Publisher
Cambridge University Press United Kingdom
Number of pages
348
Condition
New
Number of Pages
348
Place of Publication
Cambridge, United Kingdom
ISBN
9780521772358
SKU
V9780521772358
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Reviews for The Cinema of Hong Kong: History, Arts, Identity
"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 ... Read more