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This book is a unique oral history of Hong Kong and Japanese cinema, providing valuable insights into film history and Hong Kong's past. The collection of twenty interviews spans over half a century, from the 1930s to the present, offering valuable material for researchers. Notably, the experiences shared by individuals in the field shed light on various aspects of the industry.
- AuthorQiu Shuting
- PublisherHong Kong University Press
- Publication Date2012
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This book delves into the historical context surrounding the Cold War, specifically exploring the world of Chinese language systems in Singapore and Malaysia. It sheds light on the overlooked Chinese film culture of early Singapore and Malaysia, examining how Chinese filmmakers responded to ideological shifts before and after the Cold War through anti-imperialist and anti-colonial discourses. Through the analysis of decrypted files from British and American colonial governments, as well as anti-communist films, and the comprehensive collection of early Chinese and English newspapers and periodicals on film culture, this book explores the role of the Chinese community in the Cold War. It not only uncovers the forgotten memory of "Chinese" and "Chinese films" in Singapore and Malaysia but also reflects on cultural production, local consciousness, national identity, and the complexities of Chinese identity from a mass communication perspective.
- AuthorXu Weixian
- PublisherHong Kong University Press
- Publication Date2018