Shanghai Film Century Chronicle (1905-2005)

Author: Yang Jinfu
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Publish Date: 2006-01-01
Features: This book, primarily illustrated with images, portrays the ups and downs of Shanghai cinema over its century-long history from 1905 to 2005. It examines the various models of Shanghai cinema and the survival and development of film enterprises under different historical periods, with varying social, political, economic, and cultural backgrounds. It is the first comprehensive history book 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 to be helpful in resolving certain mysteries in film history. This book is available for reference by Chinese film researchers and can also be browsed and collected by, especially film enthusiasts.
Although Chinese cinema was born in the ancient imperial capital of Beijing, it ultimately chose the metropolis of Shanghai during the era of concessions. On this land suited for its growth, Shanghai became the cradle of Chinese cinema. Like all newborns, perhaps all its steps were inevitable, but they could not hide the people's joy: the first film screening, the first cinema, the first film company, the first Chinese short film, the first Chinese animated film, and the first film magazine. This book, primarily illustrated with images, portrays the ups and downs of Shanghai cinema over its century-long history from 1905 to 2005. It examines the various models of Shanghai cinema and the survival and development of film enterprises under different historical periods, with varying social, political, economic, and cultural backgrounds. It is the first comprehensive history book 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 to be helpful in resolving certain mysteries in film history. This book is available for reference by Chinese film researchers and can also be browsed and collected by, especially film enthusiasts.