Confronting Chen Kaige

Author: Li Erwei
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Publish Date: 2002-01-01
Features: "Facing" does not focus on the lives or romantic relationships of celebrities, but rather explores the creative mindset of Chinese cinematic figures through dialogues and in-depth interviews. It introduces the creative processes behind numerous award-winning films, examines the interaction between filmmakers and their works, and highlights the impact of films on society. Each cover of "Facing" features a black-and-white photograph of a filmmaker, creating a unique visual impact, while the book is interspersed with numerous photographs of the filmmakers and movie stills. Author Li Erwei states, "It is the result of multiple soul-stirring encounters with outstanding filmmakers like Zhang Yimou, Chen Kaige, Gong Li, and Jiang Wen." "If I had to describe them in one sentence, I would say: Zhang Yimou is very determined, Chen Kaige is very persistent, Jiang Wen is very witty, and Gong Li is very pure."