The document provides an overview of the history and development of Chinese cinema. It discusses the three main threads of Chinese cinema from mainland China, Hong Kong and Taiwan. It notes that cinema was introduced in China in 1896 and the first films with sound and color were created in the 1930s and 1940s. Popular genres included historical dramas, comedies and action films. Box office sales in China have grown significantly in recent decades making it one of the largest film markets in the world. The document also examines characteristics of Chinese romance, comedy and action films.
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• Purpose: to cultivate the habits of critical reading by making arguments and providing
evidence
• Content: identify an argument (not merely a topic) from a required reading (with direct
quotations and page numbers) and discuss it in relation to the designated film of the day
• Focus: your ability to articulate someone else’ argument and state your interpretation of a film
in relation to that argument; mere factual information or plot summary won’t count as argument
• Length: 1 double-space page or 350 words for each short paper; the portion in excess of the
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• Grading: out of 10 points for each commentary, 3 for identification of an argument and logical
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Make sure you have a clear argument or statement: find a focus to organize your writing
A general plot or characterization summary earns little credit
Analyze film in detail (e.g., mise-en-scene, smiles or other facial expressions, camera angles)
Rephrase key words for better connection between the reading and your film analysis (e.g.,
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Always use the readings assigned in the same week as primary films; the same formula for
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You only need to quote from 1 reading in the week, NOT 1 from each reading in the week
Your quote must be relevant to the rest of your discussion
Avoid a long quote or 2 or more quotes in a commentary
Similarly, avoid discussing 2 or more ideas because there is no space to do that adequately
Proofread your paper or grade yourself to improve before submitting
No need for a separate Works Cited page, but use in-text reference (e.g., Teo, page #)
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• always indicate your name on the first page of your writing (upper left corner)
• in general, use the MLA reference style
• for commentaries, no separate reference items are needed; but for the term paper, a complete
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of works cited is required, and any incomplete listing would cost points
• format the title of a film, a book, or a journal in italic or underline
• indicate the title of an article in a journal or a volume with quotation marks
• add in a parenthesis the author’s name (if not identified in the text), a short title (if an author
has
more than one cited work), and page numbers after all direct quotations: “…” (L. Lee, “Cinema”
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• be sure proper names are spelled out correctly
• in the Chinese case, remember the family name goes before the given name:
• reduce superfluous phrases like “I believe” or “in Leo Lee’s article, Lee writes …”
• spell-check grammar and fix typographic errors
• read your paper one more time before submitting on Canvas
• for those in need of assistance with English writing, seek help from campus resources and your
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2. History of Chinese Cinema (Cont.)
• Historically there have been 3 distinct threads of Chinese cinema:
Chinese cinema, Cinema of Hong Kong, and Cinema of Taiwan.
• Cinema was introduced to China in 1896. The first film with sound
was created in 1931. The first film to use color was developed in
1948.
• The 1930’s was considered the first ‘golden age’ of Chinese
cinema. The second golden age took place after World War II.
Many films created during this time are, to this day, well received
by audiences and critics alike.
3. Popular forms of Chinese film
• Mainland China- Historical dramas
• Hong Kong- Westernized mainstream (comedies/action movies)
• Taiwan- TV dramas
• All three movie businesses are intertwined. For example, a
Taiwanese-financed movie could be filmed in Mainland China with
Hong Kong actors. (Crouching Tiger Hidden Dragon)
4. Chinese Film Popularity
• China is the fastest growing movie market in the world
• Box Office sale have risen 64% in 2010 and 29% in 2011(over 2
billion dollars)
• Third largest film producer in the world (After India and US)
• Makes over 500 films a year
7. Chinese Romantic Tradition
• 才子佳人: literature of the late Ming and early Qing Dynasties
• Romantic films are often historical.
• Chinese romance does not depend on a happy ending. These
stories are often tragic.
• Often reflect the collectivistic society (presentation of match-
makers, as well as parental influence in partner selection)
8. China (cont’d)
• Emphasis on the union benefiting community. (interpersonal
harmony)
• More recent films express more concern for mutual attraction and
companionate romance.
• Functional relationship dynamics / purposeful
• Modern romance in China follows a plot similar to the American
pattern.
(ex: 不能說的秘密(2007)
9. American Romance
• Heavily influenced by French romantic tradition of courtly love.
• Cinema is sometimes historical or refigured from literary works.
• Romance in America is usually light-hearted and endearingly
funny. (Rom-Com)
• Focuses on the physical attraction and compatibility of the couple,
esp. sexually.
10. America (cont’d)
• Emphasis on personal preference and satisfaction. (Recent
Example: Cinderella [2015])
• Rom-Com’s follow a predictable, genre specific plot pattern. We
know how it will go. Everytime. (Ex: Pretty Woman; The Bounty
Hunter)
14. Chinese Comedy Overview
• Historically been in the top
three types of movies enjoyed
by Chinese audiences.
• It is the third most popular
movie genre in China
currently.
• Comedy movies were strictly
restricted during the reign of
Mao. As a result very few
comedies were made during
this time.
15. Common Elements of Chinese Humor:
• Slapstick (闹剧 or 喜剧)
• Mo Lei Tau (Cantonese) ---- 無厘頭
• Kung Fu Comedy
• Comedy has been an important part of Chinese cinema since its
creation.
• It has been used to foil serious concepts such as wealth inequality and
the urban poor.
16. 喜剧 Slapstick Elements
• Slapstick humor is the oldest
form of comedy portrayed in
Chinese movies.
• Common and used by all film
traditions, notably in its
earlier years.
• Similar to Western Movies from
‘Three Stooges’ or Farrelly
Brothers
17. 喜剧 Slapstick Elements (cont.)
• Recognized as a physical stunt,
usually a fall, a slap, a punch
etc, often accompanied by a
sound effect. The humor is
always found in the physical
action, not found in spoken
words.
• Facial expressions are an
essential element of slapstick
humor.
18. 喜剧 Slapstick Elements (cont.)
Slapstick in Chinese Film:
Street Angel (1937)
Slapstick in American Films
(1930-1940)
19. 喜剧 Slapstick Elements (cont.)
Modern Slapstick in Chinese
Film
Modern Slapstick in American
Film
20. 無厘頭 Elements
• Literally means “makes no
sense”.
• Is unique to Chinese film.
Stephen Chow is the most famous
person known for this style.
• Is a combination is physical
comedy AND spoken comedy.
• The element of surprise is
essential and utilized during
physical stunts.
21. 無厘頭 Elements (cont.)
• Generally, a Mo Lei Tau scene
gives one the feeling of
incongruity, consisting of rapid
comic banter, non-sequiturs,
anachronisms, fourth wall
references, and Cantonese
slang and word play.
• Physical stunts are never
telegraphed and always occur
quickly and with surprise.
23. Kung Fu Comedy
• One of the popular Chinese
genres to have wide appeal
outside of China.
• Originated in the early 1980’s
with Jackie Chan in China.
International success started
in the mid 1990’s.
• Genre aims to combine action
with comedy.
24. Kung Fu Comedy
• The comedy variant of kung fu
differs from traditional action
fighting scenes by focus on
escape instead of the elimination
of foes.
• Facial expressions are also
important in order to create the
intended humorous effect.
• Movies like Rush Hour are
American versions of kung fu
comedy. Chinese martial artists
are still used.
25. Kung Fu Comedy
Notice changed focus of fight
scene:
Facial Expressions used for
humorous effect during scene:
28. Types of Chinese Action Movies
• 武俠 (Martial Hero)
• 功夫 (Kung Fu)
29. 武俠 Background
• Genre of Chinese fiction that focuses on the adventures of martial
artists in Ancient China.
• The martial artist usually follows the code of xia (遊俠), which
literally means “wandering force”
• Refers to how the martial artists travel throughout China to help
the common people against the powerful and corrupt (Such as the
monarchy)
30. 武俠 Movie Production
• Utilized sophisticated action
choreography using wire and
trampoline assisted acrobatics
combined with sped-up
camera techniques.
• Stories from early films loosely
adapted from existing
literature of the time
31. 武俠 Elements
• 武俠 literally means martial
hero
• Sometimes can refer to a
swordsman or swordswoman
• Heroes in 武俠 typically do not
serve a lord; also often
originates from lower social
classes
32. 武俠 Typical Protagonist Characteristics
• Set in ancient or pre-modern
China
• Experiences some sort of
tragedy
• Undergoes certain trials and
tribulations
• Emerges a powerful fighter
• Follows 遊俠 and fights for the
weak
35. 功夫 Background
• Translates to “working man”
• refers to any study, learning,
or practice that requires
patience, energy, and time to
complete
• Did not originally mean martial
arts; Western thought
36. 功夫 Movie Elements
• shared many of the traits of 武
俠
• Kung Fu protagonists held
chivalrous beliefs similar to 遊
俠
• Focuses more on realistic
fighting, unlike 武俠