Format:
472 pages
,
illustrations
,
26 cm
Edition:
First edition
ISBN:
9781937220099
,
1937220095
Content:
Introduction : why this book exists -- Part I. Essays on Japanese cinema -- Part II. Interviews with directors and actors -- Part III. Select film reviews -- Part IV. Annual best of lists.
Content:
From popular genre films to cult avant-garde works, this book is an essential guide to Japan's vibrant cinema culture. It collects two decades of the best of Mark Schilling's film writing for Variety, Japan Times, and other publications. The book offers an in-depth look at hundreds of landmark Japanese movies as well as undeservedly neglected ones. The essays and detailed analyses are interwoven with interviews showcasing Japan's most talented directors and stars. This book enables students, teachers and lovers of Japanses cinema to make new discoveries while learning more about their favorite films
Language:
English
Keywords:
Japan
;
Film
;
Filmregisseur
;
Filmregisseurin
;
Filmschauspieler
;
Filmschauspielerin
;
Interview
;
Biography
