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The Cinema of Hong Kong: History, Arts, Identity
Hardback
Main Details
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The Cinema of Hong Kong: History, Arts, Identity
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| Authors and Contributors |
Edited by Poshek Fu
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Edited by David Desser
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| Physical Properties |
| Format:Hardback | | Pages:348 | | Dimensions(mm): Height 237,Width 161 |
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| Category/Genre | Film theory and criticism |
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| ISBN/Barcode |
9780521772358
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| Classifications | Dewey:791.43095125 |
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| Audience | | Professional & Vocational | | General | |
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| Illustrations |
36 Halftones, unspecified
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Publishing Details |
| Publisher |
Cambridge University Press
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| Imprint |
Cambridge University Press
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| Publication Date |
26 June 2000 |
| Publication Country |
United Kingdom
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Description
The Cinema of Hong Kong examines one of the most popular and dynamic 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 transnational, historical, and artistic contexts. Individual essays 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 and its reception in the United States, and the revival of Cantonese cinema, among other topics.
Reviews"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 to them. This book displays a variety, range and depth matching the values of its subject matter. Recommended for collections supporting film studies at all levels." Choice
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