Centennial Reflection: Research on the Professional History of Chinese Cinema: Volume on Film Culture

Author: Yang Yuanying
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Publish Date: 2006-01-01
Features: This book was written in celebration of the centennial of Chinese cinema, aiming to use the occasion of the celebration to trace the historical context of domestic film. With a century as its temporal framework, it strives to identify the enduring issues in the narrative of national cinema within its developmental process. The book adopts a thematic approach, attempting to explore the complex and intricate relationships both within and outside of cinema (such as themes, genres, directors, etc. on the one hand, and the market, industry, politics, etc. on the other). It is intended for researchers and those seeking reference material. The book seeks to avoid simplistic praise or criticism and instead focuses on analyzing the process of film creation, thereby conducting discussions and reviews through historical. The multifaceted factors of film creation provide a broad research scope, with topics such as film directors, film works, film rhetoric, and the film industry being ever-evolving and endlessly debatable subjects. Based on this reality, we will continue to strive—to ensure that Chinese cinema receives diverse theoretical representation and interpretation.