A Different Daydream - A Comparative Study 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 film enthusiast, summarizes the similarities and differences between Chinese and Western film arts by tracing the development of cinema. The book includes comparisons of Chinese and Western film genres, as well as comparisons of representative film works from both East and West. It also features comparisons of influential filmmakers who have shaped Chinese and Western cinema, as well as comparisons of film festivals that have celebrated achievements in Chinese and Western film arts. The author strives to maintain a unique perspective—one that is neither "academic" nor overly expressive of personal preferences, as he states in the preface: "Facing an ever-increasing number of films, what we should do is make calm choices and think independently."