Japanese Cinema includes twenty-four articles on key films of
Japanese cinema, from the silent era to the present day, providing
a comprehensive introduction to Japanese cinema history and
Japanese culture and society.
Studying a range of important films, from Late Spring, Seven
Samurai and In the Realm of the Senses to Godzilla, Hana-Bi and
Ring, the collection includes discussion of all the major directors
of Japanese cinema including Ozu, Mizoguchi, Kurosawa, Oshima,
Suzuki, Kitano and Miyazaki.
Each chapter discusses the film in relation to aesthetic,
industrial or critical issues and ends with a complete filmography
for each director. The book also includes a full glossary of terms
and a comprehensive bibliography of readings on Japanese
cinema.
Bringing together leading international scholars and showcasing
pioneering new research, this book is essential reading for all
students and general readers interested in one of the world's most
important film industries.
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