Harry H. Kuoshu Volgorde van de boeken

Exploring the vibrant intersection of chaos and celebration, this work delves into the unique characteristics of neo-noir in Chinese cinema. It examines how themes of madness and carnival influence narrative structures and character development, highlighting the cultural and social contexts that shape these films. By analyzing key works and filmmakers, the book reveals how the blend of traditional noir elements with contemporary Chinese storytelling creates a distinctive cinematic experience that reflects the complexities of modern society.

This study investigates how ideological discourses in China, especially the national-culture and social-class discourses, dictate cinematic and theatrical figuration. It focuses on a few groups of figures, on screen or stage, to explore their changes (refigurations) as they are adapted from literary texts. It illustrates how social and cultural concerns, at various moments in recent Chinese history, wrestle with each other for an ideologically figurative genesis. Providing insightful contextual overviews supported by the richness of textual details, the study promotes an educated understanding of recent Chinese representation, especially that in cinema.