101 Essential Chinese Movies

by Simon Fowler

Overview

Critic and China film historian Simon Fowler guides you through a century of Chinese filmmaking, from the silent era to present. This book is an authoritative list of the greatest Mainland Chinese movies, covering a wide range of genres: explosive kung-fu epics, tragic leftist melodrama, chest-thumping propaganda films and more. With detailed descriptions of each selection and countless recommendations for further viewing, this is the perfect introduction to China's rich cinematic tradition for film buffs, students and casual viewers alike.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9789888107162
Publisher:	Earnshaw Books Ltd
Publication date:	03/27/2022
Sold by:	Barnes & Noble
Format:	eBook
Pages:	236
File size:	7 MB

About the Author

Simon Fowler is the film editor of Time Out Beijing. He is the former executive editor of city guides for China International Business Magazine.

Editorial Reviews

Simon Fowler has traveled deep into the labyrinth of Chinese film and emerged with an invaluable map. Part history, part criticism, part popcorn-scarfing movie fanaticism—all blessedly free of pretension.” —Josh Chin, author, Frommer’s Beijing

“Fowler explores the best Chinese films ever made—everything from early talkies to international festival prize winners to the dramas and comedies beloved by domestic audiences—and provides the reader with deep insights into not only Chinese film, but also China itself.” —Austin Ramzy, China correspondent, Time

"Both a handy guide for the uninitiated and a springboard to plunge right into China's incredibly multi-dimensional 105-year-old cinematic history." —China Daily

"A verbal treat on visual delights." —Global Times

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