Historical Dictionary of Chinese Cinema Hardback
by Dan Luo, Tan Ye, Yun Zhu
Part of the Historical Dictionaries of Literature and the Arts series
Hardback
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Motion pictures were introduced to China in 1896, and today China is a major player in the global film industry.
However, the story of how Chinese cinema became what it is today is exceptionally turbulent, encompassing incursions by foreign powers, warfare among contending rulers, the collapse of the Chinese empire, and the massive setback of the Cultural Revolution.
This book coversthe cinematic history of mainland China spanning across over one hundred and twenty years since its inception. Historical Dictionary of Chinese Cinema, Second Edition contains a chronology, an introduction, and an extensive bibliography.
The dictionary section has more than 200 cross-referenced entries on the major filmmakers, actors, and historical figures, representative cinematic productions, genre evolution, significant events and institutions, and market changes.
This book is an excellent resource for students, researchers, and anyone wanting to know more about Chinese Cinema.
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- Format:Hardback
- Pages:456 pages
- Publisher:Rowman & Littlefield
- Publication Date:15/10/2024
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- ISBN:9781538157299
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Pre-Order
- Format:Hardback
- Pages:456 pages
- Publisher:Rowman & Littlefield
- Publication Date:15/10/2024
- Category:
- ISBN:9781538157299
