The Secret of Hong Kong Film: The Art of Entertainment

Author: [USA] David Bordwell
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Publish Date: 2003-03-01
Features: Hong Kong cinema is a success story in the history of film. For over 20 years, this city of about 6 million people has maintained a second-largest film empire globally, producing nearly more films than all Western countries combined, with exports second only to the United States. Whether you are a film enthusiast or not, you will be captivated by the fundamental appeal of Hong Kong films—such as their storytelling methods, the coordination of visuals and music, and the evocation and shaping of universal human emotions. These cross-cultural attractions are all products of artistic craftsmanship. That craftsmanship is the art of entertainment. Hong Kong cinema is a success story in the history of film. For over 20 years, this city of about 6 million people has maintained a second-largest film empire globally, producing nearly more films than all Western countries combined, with exports second only to the United States. Whether you are a film enthusiast or not, you will be captivated by the fundamental appeal of Hong Kong films—such as their storytelling methods, the coordination of visuals and music, and the evocation and shaping of universal human emotions. These cross-cultural attractions are all products of artistic craftsmanship. That craftsmanship is the art of entertainment.