The Cinema of Japan and Korea

The Cinema of Japan and Korea

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Author: Justin Bowyer

Format: Paperback

Number of Pages: 0


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.



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NB: This is a secondhand book in very good condition. See our FAQs for more information. Please note that the jacket image is indicative only. A description of our secondhand books is not always available. Please contact us if you have a question about this title.
Author: Justin Bowyer

Format: Paperback

Number of Pages: 0


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.