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Wong Kar-Wai's Ashes of Time (The New Hong Kong Cinema Series)
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Product Description
'Ashes of Time,' directed by the internationally acclaimed Wong Kar-wai, is one of the most distinguished and elegant films made in Hong Kong. Loosely based on the vastly popular martial arts stories by the well-known and highly regarded Jin Yong, this film has been regarded by many critics as one of the most complex and self-reflexive of Hong Kong films. In the film, Wong Kar-wai has used all his resources and skills as a filmmaker to make a very different kind of martial arts film which invites a close and sustained study. This book presents in very clear and lucid terms the nature and significance of 'Ashes of Time', and the reasons for its being regarded by many discerning critics as a landmark in Hong Kong cinema. Dissnayake has sought to contextualize the film - to place it in its proper historical and cultural setting - and to discuss such important aspects of the film such as theme, vision, imagery, visual style, and narrative structure. In particular, this study focuses on mourning, confession, fantasy, and kung fu movies - all themes which will enable the reader to gain a deeper and more comprehensive understanding of the film.
Product Details
- Amazon Sales Rank: #323396 in Books
- Published on: 2003-09
- Original language: English
- Number of items: 1
- Binding: Paperback
- 190 pages
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About the Author
Wimal Dissanayake is a leading scholar of Asian cinema. He is a professor in Cultural Studies at the University of Hong Kong and a member of the graduate faculty of the University of Hawaii. He is the author and editor of over thirty scholarly books. He is also the Founding Editor of the prestigious East-West Film Journal.
Customer Reviews
Makes an interesting read
"The Ashes of Time" has evolved into a kind of cult movie in Hong Kong. While being adapted from an exisitng (and much filmed) story, the end product has the unique directorial mark of Wong Kar Wai stamped all over it.
This interesting and exceptionally well-written books examines the many fascinating aspects of the film, and should to of much value to lovers of movies.
I will give it 5 stars.
