Overview

Asian cinemas comprise the fastest growing area of regional film production in the world at the moment. This topic provides an introduction to, and an overview of, the diversity of film industries throughout Asia. It will also give students a grounding in some of the major analytical frameworks which have … For more content click the Read More button below.

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Aims

This topic aims to:

  • Present a survey introduction to the diversity of Asian cinema
  • Provide a knowledge of the social and industrial contexts out of which Asian cinema stems
  • Introduce students to the range of theoretical and critical approaches which have informed the study of Asian cinemas
  • Develop students' general critical and analytical skills and their capacity for independent research

Learning outcomes

On completion of this topic you will be expected to be able to:
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Appraise the principal genres, stylistic modes and production contexts of contemporary Asian film industries
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Engage with ideas of national and regional cinema and international film festival cultures
3.
Analyse films closely and produce critical readings and analytical arguments

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