Directory of World Cinema: China 2
Directory of World Cinema: China 2 (Book)
A survey of a vibrant – and expanding – industry, Directory of World Cinema: China 2 examines, among other themes, China’s desire for success and fulfilment in the United States, as well as the extensive history of representing China – and the Chinese in America – on US movie screens. With contributions from some of the leading academics in the field, this volume will be essential reading for all fans of Chinese film.
Edition
Since the publication of the first volume of Directory of World Cinema: China, the Chinese film industry has intensified its efforts to make inroads into the American market. The 2012 acquisition of US theatre chain AMC and visual effects house Digital Domain by Chinese firms testifies to the global ambitions of China’s powerhouse film industry. Yet Chinese cinema has had few crossover hits in recent years to match the success of such earlier films as Crouching Tiger, Hidden Dragon; House of Flying Daggers and Kung Fu Hustle. Yet even overseas revenue for Chinese movies has dwindled, domestic market growth has surged year after year. Indeed, annual production output remains healthy, and the daily expansion of screens in second-or third-tier cities attracts audiences whose tastes favour domestic films over foreign imports.
Gary Bettinson is senior lecturer in film studies at Lancaster University and Editor-in-Chief of the journal Asian Cinema.
Introduction by the Editor
Chinese Film Festivals
Contemporary Taiwanese Cinema
Recent Taiwanese Cinema
Early Hong Kong Cinema
Stars
Leslie Cheung
Maggie Cheung
Stephen Chow
Alexander Fu Sheng
Bruce Lee
Tony Leung Chiu-Wai
Ruan Lingyu
Jimmy Wang Yu
Michelle Yeoh
Directors: Mainland China
Jia Zhangke
Lou Ye
Zhang Yimou
Directors: Taiwan
Ang Lee
Edward Yang
Directors: Hong Kong
Peter Chan Ho-Sun
King Hu
Pang Ho-Cheung
Wan Hoi-Ling
Yonfan
Drama: Mainland China
Drama: Hong Kong & Taiwan
Queer Chinese Cinema
Kung-Fu & Wuxia Pian
Heroic Bloodshed & Crime Cinema
Comedy/Musical
'With in-depth articles on prominent film stars and directors, this hefty book (330 pages) is a great resource for those in the academic field or just curious minds who want to know about Asian film beyond the box-office hits.'
