New Chinese-Language Documentaries: Ethics, Subject and Place Contributor(s): Chiu, Kuei-Fen (Author), Zhang, Yingjin (Author) |
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ISBN: 0415722063 ISBN-13: 9780415722063 Publisher: Routledge OUR PRICE: $199.50 Product Type: Hardcover - Other Formats Published: November 2014 |
Additional Information |
BISAC Categories: - Social Science | Ethnic Studies - General - Performing Arts | Television - General - Social Science | Regional Studies |
Dewey: 070.18 |
LCCN: 2014019077 |
Series: Routledge Media, Culture and Social Change in Asia |
Physical Information: 0.8" H x 6.3" W x 9.1" (1.14 lbs) 266 pages |
Descriptions, Reviews, Etc. |
Publisher Description: Documentary filmmaking is one of the most vibrant areas of media activity in the Chinese world, with many independent filmmakers producing documentaries that deal with a range of sensitive socio-political problems, bringing to their work a strongly ethical approach. This book identifies notable similarities and crucial differences between new Chinese-language documentaries in mainland China and Taiwan. It outlines how documentary filmmaking has developed, contrasts independent documentaries with dominant official state productions, considers how independent documentary filmmakers go about their work, including the work of exhibiting their films and connecting with audiences, and discusses the content of their documentaries, showing how the filmmakers portray a wide range of subject matter regarding places and people, and how they deal with particular issues including the underprivileged, migrants and women in an ethical way. Throughout the book demonstrates how successful Chinese-language independent documentary filmmaking is, with many appearances at international film festivals and a growing number of award-winning titles. |