New Chinese-Language Documentaries Ethics, Subject and Place |
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| Author:
| Chiu, Kuei-fen
Zhang, Yingjin |
| Series title: | Media, Culture and Social Change in Asia Ser. |
| ISBN: | 978-1-317-93695-4 |
| Publication Date: | Nov 2014 |
| Publisher: | Taylor & Francis Group
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| Imprint: | Routledge |
| Book Format: | Digital (delivered electronically) |
| List Price: | USD $54.95USD $210.00USD $210.00 |
Book Description:
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Documentary film-making is one of the most vibrant areas of media activity in China, with many independent film-makers producing documentaries on a range of sensitive socio-political matters, often bringing a strongly ethical approach. This book outlines the development of documentary film-making in mainland China and Taiwan, contrasts independent documentaries with official state productions, considers the production and distribution of independent documentary film-makers, and...
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Documentary film-making is one of the most vibrant areas of media activity in China, with many independent film-makers producing documentaries on a range of sensitive socio-political matters, often bringing a strongly ethical approach. This book outlines the development of documentary film-making in mainland China and Taiwan, contrasts independent documentaries with official state productions, considers the production and distribution of independent documentary film-makers, and discusses the range and content of the documentaries. The book demonstrates the success of Chinese independent documentary film-making, often winning award-winning titles and appearing at international film festivals.