New Chinese-Language Documentaries: Ethics, Subject And Place (Media, Culture And Social Change In Asia)

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.

• | Author: Kuei-Fen Chiu|Yingjin Zhang
• | Publisher: Routledge
• | Publication Date: Nov 28, 2014
• | Number of Pages: 266 pages
• | Language: English
• | Binding: Hardcover
• | ISBN-10: 0415722063
• | ISBN-13: 9780415722063