This is the first full-length, English-language study of one of the world's most exciting and innovative cinemas. Covering a period from 1909 to the "end of Hong Kong Cinema" in the present day, this unique book is packed with information about the films, the studios, the personalities, and the contexts that have shaped a cinema famous for its energy and style.
Hong Kong Cinema enhances our understanding and enjoyment of the films of such legendary figures as King Hu, Bruce Lee, and Jackie Chan, moving up to date with the work of John Woo and the directors of the various "New Waves." This is the first full-length, English-language study of one of the world's most exciting and innovative cinemas. Covering a period from 1909 to the "end of Hong Kong Cinema" in the present day, this unique book is packed with information about the films, the studios, the personalities, and the contexts that have shaped a cinema famous for its energy and style.
Hong Kong Cinema enhances our understanding and enjoyment of the films of such legendary figures as King Hu, Bruce Lee, and Jackie Chan, moving up to date with the work of John Woo and the directors of the various "New Waves."
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张建德,新加坡南洋理工大学黄金辉传播与信息学院副教授,主要著作包括《王家卫》(2005)、《胡金铨与<侠女>》(2007)、《杜琪峰与香港动作电影》(2007)、《中国武术电影:武侠传统》(2009)、《亚洲电影的经验》(2013),以及《东方西部片》(即出)。
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罗卓瑶的人物是一群“现代游牧者”,他们必须同时处理疏离感和身份缺失的问题。她的影片显示了港人执迷于教育和移民,是如何掩盖了真正的人类价值。与此类似,他们对客体和科技的关注,取代了真正的人际沟通,片中不断出现高层公寓和建筑结构的空中俯拍镜头,显示香港是一个多么冷漠的城市。
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