Yuen Woo Ping's WING CHUN

Yuen Woo Ping's WING CHUN
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Publisher : Hong Kong University Press
Total Pages : 162
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ISBN-10 : 962209967X
ISBN-13 : 9789622099678
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Book Synopsis Yuen Woo Ping's WING CHUN by : Sasha Vojkovic

Download or read book Yuen Woo Ping's WING CHUN written by Sasha Vojkovic and published by Hong Kong University Press. This book was released on 2009-03-01 with total page 162 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Yuen Woo Ping's kung fu comedy based on the legendary female character Wing Chun is a landmark of action choreography and heroic womanhood in Chinese cinema. This book explores Wing Chun's narrative representation of femininity and the martial arts genre, its history, traditions and cultural influences.


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