The Cinema of Tsui Hark
Author | : Lisa Morton |
Publisher | : McFarland |
Total Pages | : 264 |
Release | : 2001-01-01 |
ISBN-10 | : 0786409908 |
ISBN-13 | : 9780786409907 |
Rating | : 4/5 (907 Downloads) |
Download or read book The Cinema of Tsui Hark written by Lisa Morton and published by McFarland. This book was released on 2001-01-01 with total page 264 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Tsui Hark, one of China's most famous film artists, is little known outside of Asia even though he has directed, produced, written, or acted in dozens of film, some of which are considered to be classics of modern Asian cinema. This work begins with a biography of the man and a look at his place in Hong Kong and world cinema, his influences, and his thematic obsessions. Each major film of his career is then reviewed, production details are provided, and comments from Tsui Hark himself are given.