New Chinese-Language Documentaries: Ethics, Subject and Place

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
Published: 11/28/2014
Pages: 266
Binding Type: Hardcover
Weight: 1.14lbs
Size: 9.10h x 6.30w x 0.80d
ISBN: 9780415722063

Review Citation(s):
Choice 06/01/2015 pg. 1663

About the Author

Kuei-fen Chiu is Distinguished Professor of Taiwan Literature and Transnational Cultural Studies at National Chung Hsing University, Taiwan

Yingjin Zhang is Professor of Comparative Literature and Film Studies at the University of California, San Diego, USA and Visiting Chair Professor of Humanities at Shanghai Jiao Tong University, China