World Film Locations: Shanghai |
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| Editor:
| Berra, John
Ju, Wei |
| Series title: | World Film Locations Ser. |
| ISBN: | 978-1-78320-199-0 |
| Publication Date: | May 2014 |
| Publisher: | Intellect, Limited
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| Book Format: | Paperback |
| List Price: | AUD $46.95 |
Book Description:
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In-keeping the format of the
World Film Locations series, the Shanghai book explores how the city has been represented by cinema. Due to Shanghai’s rich cinematic history, the volume spans a lengthy time period from the Golden Age of national production in the 1930s, to the international production hub of 2012. Due to the enduring status of Shanghai as the, 'Paris of the East’, the
World Film Locations: Shanghai emphasises the cities glamour and...
More DescriptionIn-keeping the format of the World Film Locations series, the Shanghai book explores how the city has been represented by cinema. Due to Shanghai’s rich cinematic history, the volume spans a lengthy time period from the Golden Age of national production in the 1930s, to the international production hub of 2012. Due to the enduring status of Shanghai as the, 'Paris of the East’, the World Film Locations: Shanghai emphasises the cities glamour and internationalisation through locations that are steeped in cinematic exoticism, yet also probes the reality behind the image through study of its back-streets and residential zones. To facilitate this examination of Shanghai’s dual-identity through reference to film locations, the book includes films from both the commercial and independent sectors, with a balance between images captured by local filmmakers and the visions of Western directors who have also utilised the city for their projects.