Directory of world cinema China / edited by Gary Bettinson.

Format:

Book

Contributor:

Bettinson, Gary.

Series:

Directory of World Cinema Series

Directory of world cinema, 2040-7971 ; v. 12

Language:

English

Subjects (All):

Motion pictures--China.

Motion pictures.

Motion pictures--China--History.

Physical Description:

1 online resource (233 p.)

Edition:

1st ed.

Other Title:

China

Place of Publication:

Bristol, UK ; Chicago : Intellect, 2012.

Language Note:

English

Summary:

Commended for their social relevance and artistic value, Chinese films remain at the forefront of international cinema, bolstered in recent years by a new generation of talented young filmmakers.

Contents:

FrontCover; Title; Copyright; Contents; Acknowledgements; Introduction by the Editor; Chinese Opera and Cinema; Taiwanese Documentary; Hong Kong Action Cinema; David Chiang; Chow Yun-fat; Ti Lung; Three Action Heroes; Three Female Stars; Grace Chang; Esther Eng; Brigitte Lin; Hong Kong New Wave; Allen Fong; Ann Hui; Patrick Tam; Directors: Mainland China; Chen Kaige; Lu Chuan; Tian Zhuangzhuang; Directors: Taiwan; Chu Yen-ping; Hou Hsiao-hsien; Tsai Ming-liang; Directors: Hong Kong; Fruit Chan; Wong Kar-wai; John Woo; Drama: Mainland China; Reviews; Drama: Taiwan; Reviews

Kung Fu and Wuxia Pian (Swordplay Film): Hong Kong and TaiwanReviews; Action Cinema and HeroicBloodshed: Hong Kong; Reviews; Independent and Art Cinema: Hong Kong; Reviews; Comedy/Musical: Taiwan and Hong Kong; Reviews; Documentary: Mainland China and Hong Kong; Reviews; Recommended Reading; Online Resources; Test Your Knowledge; Notes on Contributors; Filmography

Notes:

Filmography: p. 231-232.

Includes bibliographical references and filmography.

ISBN:

1-283-75465-7

1-84150-597-8

OCLC:

818818878