The Poetics of Chinese Cinema

This book examines the aesthetic qualities of particular Chinese—language films and the rich artistic traditions from which they spring. It brings together leading experts in the field, and encompasses detailed and wide—ranging case studies of films such as Hero, House of Flying Daggers, Spring in a Small Town, 24 City, and The Grandmaster, and filmmakers including Hou Hsiao—hsien, Jia Zhangke, Chen Kaige, Fei Mu, Zhang Yimou, Johnnie To, and Wong Kar—wai. By illuminating the form and style...