The Poetics of Chinese Cinema

Bettinson, Gary; Udden, James

This book examines the aesthetic qualities of particular Chinese-language films and the rich artistic traditions from which they spring. It brings together leading experts in the field, and encompasses detailed and wide-ranging case studies of films such as Hero, House of Flying Daggers, Spring in a Small Town, 24 City, and The Grandmaster, and filmmakers including Hou Hsiao-hsien, Jia Zhangke, Chen Kaige, Fei Mu, Zhang Yimou, Johnnie To, and Wong Kar-wai. By illuminating the form and style of Chinese films from across cinema history, The Poetics of Chinese Cinema testifies to the artistic value and uniqueness of Chinese-language filmmaking. 

Details

Published by: Palgrave Macmillan

Publication Date: 2016-10-28

Format: Hardcover

ISBN-13: 9781137566089

DOI: 10.1057/978-1-137-55309-6

Dimensions: 210.0cm x148.0cm

Pages: 227.0