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Planet Hong Kong: Popular Cinema and the Art of Entertainment
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Planet Hong Kong: Popular Cinema and the Art of Entertainment Hardcover - 2000

by David Bordwell


From the publisher

Since the 1970s, Hong Kong has been home to arguably the world's most energetic, imaginative mass-market film industry. at its peak it surpassed nearly all western countries in number of films released, ruled th e east Asian market, and produced movies (ranging from John Woo's action pictures to the comic adventures of Jackie Chan) that have thrilled global audiences an attained cult status in the West. This book offers an informed and engaging look at how Hong Kong cinema has become one of the success stories of film history, and how it has influenced international film culture and the development of film as a medium.

Details

  • Title Planet Hong Kong: Popular Cinema and the Art of Entertainment
  • Author David Bordwell
  • Binding Hardcover
  • Edition illustrated edit
  • Pages 329
  • Volumes 1
  • Language ENG
  • Publisher Harvard University Press
  • Date 05/19/2000
  • Illustrated Yes
  • ISBN 9780674002135 / 067400213X
  • Weight 2.33 lbs (1.06 kg)
  • Dimensions 10.33 x 7.64 x 0.93 in (26.24 x 19.41 x 2.36 cm)
  • Library of Congress Catalog Number 99047938
  • Dewey Decimal Code 791.430