Independent Record: Dialogue with Emerging Chinese Directors

Author: Zhu Rikun, Editor-in-Chief
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Publish Date: 2005-08-01
Features: As one of the most important forms of visual documentation in contemporary society, documentaries are increasingly gaining attention as a cultural phenomenon in China. The era of Chinese documentaries is upon us. The independent documentary movement in China began in the late 1980s and early 1990s. Subsequently, influential documentary filmmakers such as Wu Wenguang and Du Haibin emerged. In terms of documentary studies, Chinese academia has already initiated preliminary research. However, comprehensive and widely accessible books or visual materials suitable for dissemination have yet to be produced. This book is the first to present a panoramic record of Chinese independent documentary filmmakers and their works in accessible language, complemented by illustrations. Key Features: Complete archive of Chinese independent documentaries; newest and most comprehensive primary sources; exclusive interviews; first domestic release of stills, posters, and director's notes; highly entertaining, artistic, and informative.