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The Urban Generation: Chinese Cinema and Society at the Turn of the TwentyFirst Century,Used
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Since the early 1990s, while mainland Chinas stateowned movie studios have struggled with financial and ideological constraints, an exciting alternative cinema has developed. Dubbed the Urban Generation, this new cinema is driven by young filmmakers who emerged in the shadow of the events at Tiananmen Square in 1989. What unites diverse directors under the Urban Generation rubric is their creative engagement with the wrenching economic and social transformations underway in China. Urban Generation filmmakers are vanguard interpreters of the confusion and anxiety triggered by the massive urbanization of contemporary China. This collection brings together some of the most recent original research on this emerging cinema and its relationship to Chinese society.The contributors analyze the historical and social conditions that gave rise to the Urban Generation, its aesthetic innovation, and its ambivalent relationship to Chinas mainstream film industry and the international film market. Focusing attention on the Urban Generations sense of social urgency, its documentary impulses, and its representations of gender and sexuality, the contributors highlight the characters who populate this new urban cinemaordinary and marginalized city dwellers including aimless bohemians, petty thieves, prostitutes, postal workers, taxi drivers, migrant workersand the fact that these floating urban subjects are often portrayed by nonprofessional actors. Some essays concentrate on specific films (such as Shower and Suzhou River) or filmmakers (including Jia Zhangke and Zhang Yuan), while others survey broader concerns. Together the thirteen essays in this collection give a multifaceted account of a significant, ongoing cinematic and cultural phenomenon.Contributors. Chris Berry, Yomi Braester, Shuqin Cui, Linda Chiuhan Lai, Charles Leary, Sheldon H. Lu, Jason McGrath, Augusta Palmer, Brnice Reynaud, Yaohua Shi, Yingjin Zhang, Zhang Zhen, Xueping Zhong
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- Q: What is the main theme of 'The Urban Generation'? A: The main theme of 'The Urban Generation' is the exploration of contemporary Chinese cinema as a reflection of the significant economic and social transformations in China since the early 1990s, particularly through the lens of young filmmakers.
- Q: Who is the author of this book? A: The author of 'The Urban Generation: Chinese Cinema and Society at the Turn of the Twenty-First Century' is Zhang Zhen.
- Q: What type of condition is the book in? A: The book is listed as 'Used Book in Good Condition', indicating that it may have some signs of wear but is still functional and intact.
- Q: How many pages does 'The Urban Generation' have? A: 'The Urban Generation' contains a total of 464 pages.
- Q: When was the book published? A: 'The Urban Generation' was published on March 28, 2007.
- Q: What topics does the book cover? A: The book covers topics related to the Urban Generation filmmakers, their aesthetic innovations, social urgency, and the portrayal of marginalized urban subjects in contemporary Chinese cinema.
- Q: Are there specific films discussed in 'The Urban Generation'? A: Yes, the book discusses specific films such as 'Shower' and 'Suzhou River', along with analyses of various filmmakers including Jia Zhangke and Zhang Yuan.
- Q: Is this book suitable for academic research? A: Yes, 'The Urban Generation' is suitable for academic research as it includes original research and essays by various contributors analyzing the intersection of cinema and society in China.
- Q: What is the binding type of the book? A: The book is available in paperback binding.
- Q: Does the book include contributions from multiple authors? A: Yes, the book features contributions from a range of authors, providing diverse insights into the topic of Chinese cinema.