The Cinema of Japan and Korea (24 Frames) - Softcover

Bowyer, Justin; Jinhee Choi

Softcover

ISBN 10: 1904764118 ISBN 13: 9781904764113

Publisher: Wallflower Press, 2004

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Both the academic and journalistic approaches are sure to widen the spectrum of potential readers for this fine volume. -- Mitsuyo Wada-Marciano, Carleton University

Synopsis:

The Cinema of Japan and Korea is the second volume in the new 24 Frames series of studies of national and regional cinema, and focuses on the vibrant practices that make up Japanese and Korean cinema. Through 24 individual concise and insightful essays that each consider one significant film, the editor of this volume has compiled a unique introduction to the cinematic output of each country. The work of directors such as Akira Kurosawa, Takeshi Kitano, Kinji Fukasaku, Ki-young Kim, Nagisa Oshima, Ki-duk Kim and Takashi Miike is discussed and the collection includes in-depth studies of films such as Shiri, Battle Royale, Audition, Violent Cop, In the Realm of the Senses, Tetsuo 2: Body Hammer, Stray Dog, A Page of Madness and Godzilla.

About this edition

• Publisher: Wallflower Press
• Publication date: 2004
• ISBN 10: 1904764118
• ISBN 13: 9781904764113
• Binding: Paperback
• Number of pages: 288