Different Daydreams (A Comparison of Chinese and Western Film Arts): A Comparison of Chinese and Western Film Arts

Author: Li Jian
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Publish Date: 2005-07-01
Features: The author of this book, from the perspective of a movie enthusiast, summarizes the similarities and differences between Eastern and Western film arts by tracing the development of cinema. The book includes comparisons of Eastern and Western film genres, as well as comparisons of representative film works from both sides. It also features comparisons of influential filmmakers who have shaped Eastern and Western cinema, as well as comparisons of film festivals that honor achievements in Eastern and Western film arts. The author strives to maintain a unique perspective—neither "academic" nor overly expressing personal preferences, as he states in the preface: "Facing an ever-increasing number of films, what we should do is to make calm choices and think independently."