Jia Zhangke on Jia Zhangke (Paperback)

Jia Zhangke on Jia Zhangke is an extended dialogue between film scholar Michael Berry and the internationally acclaimed Chinese filmmaker. Drawing from extensive interviews and public talks, this volume offers a portrait of Jia's life, art, and approach to filmmaking. Jia and Berry's conversations range from Jia's childhood and formative years to extensive discussions of his major narrative films, including the classics Xiao Wu, Platform, The World, Still Life, and A Touch of Sin. Jia gives a firsthand account of his influences, analyzes the Chinese film industry, and offers his thoughts on subjects such as film music, working with actors, cinematography, and screenwriting. From industry and economics to art and politics, Jia Zhangke on Jia Zhangke represents the single most comprehensive document of the director's candid thoughts on the art and challenges of filmmaking.

General

Imprint:	Duke University Press
Country of origin:	United States
Series:	Sinotheory
Release date:	April 2022
First published:	2022
Authors:	Michael Berry
Dimensions:	229 x 152mm (L x W)
Format:	Paperback - Trade
Pages:	232
ISBN-13:	978-1-4780-1812-4
Categories:	Books > Arts & Architecture > Performing arts > Films, cinema > Film theory & criticism
LSN:	1-4780-1812-7
Barcode:	9781478018124

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