Documenting China: The New Documentary Movement in Contemporary China: The New Documentary Movement in Contemporary China

Author: Lü Xinyu
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Publish Date: 2003-07-01
Features: This book presents a practical showcase and theoretical analysis of the "New Documentary Movement" that emerged in China over the past decade. The first half features interviews and dialogues, allowing multiple key figures in the movement—such as Wu Wenguang, Kang Jianning, and Duan Jinchuan—to share their personal experiences and reflections on their documentary filmmaking journey. The second half is the author's systematic theoretical analysis of China's documentary practice, arguing that only by embodying grassroots spirit, a perspective from ordinary people, historical awareness, and a sense of social responsibility can Chinese documentaries break free from the old path of promotional and thematic films. With their unique approaches, deep humanistic care, rational and critical perspectives, they can document China, providing a pathway for contemporary reflection and leaving behind a valuable historical archive for future generations.