Global Chinese Cinema: The Culture and Politics of 'Hero'

(Book #18 in the Media, Culture and Social Change in Asia Series)

by Gary D. Rawnsley

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Director Zhang Yimou's film Hero, released in 2002, is widely regarded as the first globally successful indigenous Chinese blockbuster, touching on key questions of Chinese culture, nation and politics. This book explores the reasons for the film's popularity with its audiences, and provides fascinating insights into recent developments in Chinese society, popular culture and cultural production.

Format:Paperback

Language:English

ISBN:0415697093

ISBN13:9780415697095

Release Date:August 2011

Publisher:Routledge

Length:252 Pages

Weight:0.79 lbs.

Dimensions:0.5" x 6.1" x 9.2"

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Arts, Music & Photography Performing Arts Social Science Social Sciences

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