History of New China Cinema: 1949~2000

Author: Yin Honglingyan
Publisher:
Publish Date: 2002-11-01
Features: This book traces the history of Chinese cinema from 1949 to 2000 as its thematic, placing contemporary Chinese cinema within the political, economic, and cultural context of society. It examines the era-defining characteristics, cultural traits, rhetorical systems, and representative works of each period, outlining the transformation of New China cinema from a one-dimensional political film model to a diversified artistic film model and ultimately to a mass-market industrial film model. It also envisions the future evolution of New China cinema in the context of globalization, transitioning it into a new era of Chinese cinema. The book includes approximately 500 film stills and other related images, providing rich material for understanding contemporary Chinese cinema. It is suitable for researchers, students, and enthusiasts of contemporary Chinese cinema, culture, and history, as well as for a broader audience seeking to explore Chinese history, society, and appreciate the art of contemporary Chinese cinema through film.