Directory of world cinema. Volume 1, Japan / edited by John Berra.

Format:

Book

Contributor:

Berra, John.

Language:

English

Subjects (All):

Motion pictures.

Motion pictures--Japan.

Physical Description:

1 online resource (301 p.)

Edition:

1st ed.

Place of Publication:

Bristol, UK : Intellect, 2010.

Language Note:

English

Summary:

From the revered classics of Akira Kurosawa, to the modern marvels of Takeshi Kitano, the films that have emerged from Japan represent a national cinema that has gained worldwide admiration and appreciation. The Directory of World Cinema: Japan provides an insight into the cinema of Japan through reviews of significant titles and case studies of leading directors, alongside explorations of the cultural and industrial origins of key genres. The directory aims to play a part in the distribution of academic output by building a forum for the study of film from a disciplined theoretical base. This is in the form of an A-Z of reviews, longer essays and research resources. The cinematic lineage of samurai warriors, yakuza enforcers and atomic monsters are discussed in addition to the politically charged works of the Japanese New Wave, making this a truly comprehensive volume.

Contents:

Front Cover

Preliminary Pages

Contents

Acknowledgements

Introduction by the Editor

Film of the Year

Festival Focus

Industry Spotlight

Cultural Crossover

Directors

Alternative Japan

Anime / Animation

Chambara / Samurai Cinema

Contemporary Blockbusters

Jidaigeki &amp

amp

Gendaigeki / Period &amp

Contemporary Drama

J-Horror / Japanese Horror

Kaiju Eiga / Monster Movies

Nuberu Bagu / The Japanese New Wave

Pinku Eiga / Pink Films

Yakuza / Gangster

Recommended Reading

Japanese Cinema Online

Test Your Knowledge

Notes on Contributors.

Notes:

Bibliographic Level Mode of Issuance: Monograph

Description based on publisher supplied metadata and other sources.

ISBN:

1-282-45573-7

9786612455735

1-84150-356-8

OCLC:

647843422