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In China on Screen, Chris Berry and Mary Farquhar, leaders in the field of Chinese film studies, explore more than one hundred years of Chinese cinema and nation. Providing new perspectives on key movements, themes, and filmmakers, Berry and Farquhar analyze the films of a variety of directors and actors, including Chen Kaige, Zhang Yimou, Hou Hsiao Hsien, Bruce Lee, Jackie Chan, Maggie Cheung, Gong Li, Wong Karwai, and Ang Lee. They argue for the abandonment of 'national cinema' as an analytic tool and propose 'cinema and the national' as a more productive framework. With this approach, they show how movies from China, Hong Kong, Taiwan, and the Chinese diaspora construct and contest different ideas of Chinese nationas empire, republic, or ethnicity, and complicated by gender, class, style, transnationalism, and more. Among the issues and themes covered are the tension between operatic and realist modes, male and female star images, transnational production and circulation of Chinese films, the image of the good foreignerall related to different ways of imagining nation. Comprehensive and provocative, China on Screen is a crucial work of film analysis.
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- Q: What is the main focus of 'China on Screen: Cinema and Nation'? A: The book explores over a century of Chinese cinema and its relationship with the concept of nation, analyzing key movements, themes, and filmmakers.
- Q: Who are the authors of this book? A: The authors are Chris Berry and Mary Farquhar, both recognized leaders in the field of Chinese film studies.
- Q: What themes are covered in 'China on Screen'? A: The book discusses themes such as the tension between operatic and realist modes, transnational production, star images, and the representation of the 'good foreigner'.
- Q: Is this book suitable for academic study? A: Yes, 'China on Screen' is a comprehensive work that provides critical analysis and perspectives, making it suitable for academic study in film and cultural studies.
- Q: What is the publication date of 'China on Screen'? A: The book was published on April 4, 2006.
- Q: How many pages does the book contain? A: The book contains 313 pages.
- Q: What is the binding type of this edition? A: This edition is available in paperback binding.
- Q: What condition is the book in? A: The book is in new condition.
- Q: Are there any specific directors or actors analyzed in the book? A: Yes, the book analyzes works by directors and actors such as Chen Kaige, Zhang Yimou, Bruce Lee, and Jackie Chan.
- Q: Does the book provide a different perspective on national cinema? A: Yes, the authors argue for moving away from traditional 'national cinema' analysis to a framework of 'cinema and the national' for a deeper understanding.