Shanghai Film Century Chronicle 1905-2005

Author: Yang Jinfu
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Publish Date: 2006-01-01
Features: This book, primarily illustrated, portrays 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 to help clarify certain issues in film history. The 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 developments were inevitable, but they still couldn't hide people's excitement: the first film screening, the first cinema, the first film company, China's first short film, China's first animated film, and China's first film magazine. This book, primarily illustrated, portrays 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 to help clarify certain issues in film history. The book is available for reference by Chinese film researchers and can also be browsed and collected by, especially film enthusiasts.