101 Essential Chinese Movies - Softcover

Part history, part popcorn-scarfing fanaticism - all blessedly free of pretension...keep a copy of this book stashed next to the DVD player.A" Josh Chin, author, Frommer's China Fowler explores the best Chinese films ever made-everything from early talkies to international festival prize winners to the dramas and comedies beloved by domestic audiences-and provides the reader with deep insights into not only Chinese film, but also China itself.A" -Austin Ramzy, China correspondent, Time

This book is an authoritative list of the greatest Mainland Chinese movies, covering a wide range of genres: explosive kung-fu epics, tragic leftist melodrama, chest-thumping propaganda films and more. With detailed descriptions of each selection and countless recommendations for further viewing, this is the perfect introduction to China's rich cinematic tradition for film buffs, students and casual viewers alike.