The Sentimental in Chinese Cinema: HUI MIAO, 2022, Cham, Palgrave Macmillan, pp. xvi + 210, $107 (cloth).

"The Sentimental in Chinese Cinema" by Hui Miao explores the theme of homecoming and longing for home in Chinese cinema from the 1990s to the 2000s. The book analyzes the socio-cultural conditions and evolving cultural identity that shape this sentiment. It also engages with novels that depict famil...

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Publicado en:Historical Journal of Film, Radio & Television Vol. 44; no. 1; pp. 216 - 219
Autor principal: Diao, Shanshan
Formato: Product Review
Publicado: Taylor & Francis Ltd Mar2024
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Sumario:"The Sentimental in Chinese Cinema" by Hui Miao explores the theme of homecoming and longing for home in Chinese cinema from the 1990s to the 2000s. The book analyzes the socio-cultural conditions and evolving cultural identity that shape this sentiment. It also engages with novels that depict family dynamics, such as "Thunderstorm" and "Four Generations Under One Roof." The author draws on Confucianism to conceptualize the sentimental, highlighting the importance of kinship relations in Chinese society. The book examines both conventional and unconventional approaches to the sentimental in Chinese films, exploring themes of globalization, nostalgia, and the impact of societal changes. Overall, the book offers a comprehensive analysis of Chinese cinema and its portrayal of the sentimental, making it a valuable resource for researchers, scholars, and anyone interested in Chinese cinema and culture.