Shanghai Film Century Chronicle

Author: Yang Jinfu
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Publish Date: 2006-01-01
Features: This book, primarily illustrated with images, depicts the ups and downs of Shanghai cinema over its century-long journey from 1905 to 2005. It examines the various models of Shanghai cinema and the survival and development of film enterprises under different historical periods, social, political, economic, and cultural contexts. It is the first comprehensive history of Shanghai cinema to date. The book includes over a thousand film stills and other related images, providing rich visual materials for understanding Chinese cinema. A significant portion of these images have not been seen in film books published since the founding of the People's Republic of China, and some are newly discovered. It is believed that they will be helpful in resolving certain issues in film history. This book is available for reference for Chinese film researchers and can also be browsed and collected by a broad audience of film enthusiasts, especially fans.