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The Sensuous Cinema of Wong Kar-Wai: Film Poetics and the Aesthetic of Disturbance, Second Edition
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The widely acclaimed films of Wong Kar-wai are characterized by their sumptuous yet complex visual and sonic style. Bettinson argues that Wongās filmsāfromĀ Days of Being WildĀ andĀ Chungking ExpressĀ toĀ In the Mood for LoveĀ andĀ The Grandmasterāare permeated by an aesthetic of sensuousness and ādisturbanceā achieved through techniques such as narrative disruptions, jarring cuts, the blocking of facial access, and other complex strategies. The effect is to jolt the viewer out of complete aesthetic absorption.Ā
This tenth-anniversary edition ofĀ The Sensuous Cinema of Wong Kar-waiĀ includes a substantial new afterword bringing the story of Wongās career up to date (including reflections on the mainland Chinese dramaĀ Blossoms Shanghai). Bettinson revisits and extends the arguments of the first edition, surveys the recent key debates on Wongās filmmaking, and introduces fresh lines of critical investigation.Ā
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DIMENSION : 229 mm x 152 mm
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The Arts
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The widely acclaimed films of Wong Kar-wai are characterized by their sumptuous yet complex visual and sonic style. Bettinson argues that Wongās filmsāfromĀ Days of Being WildĀ andĀ Chungking ExpressĀ toĀ In the Mood for LoveĀ andĀ The Grandmasterāare permeated by an aesthetic of sensuousness and ādisturbanceā achieved through techniques such as narrative disruptions, jarring cuts, the blocking of facial access, and other complex strategies. The effect is to jolt the viewer out of complete aesthetic absorption.Ā
This tenth-anniversary edition ofĀ The Sensuous Cinema of Wong Kar-waiĀ includes a substantial new afterword bringing the story of Wongās career up to date (including reflections on the mainland Chinese dramaĀ Blossoms Shanghai). Bettinson revisits and extends the arguments of the first edition, surveys the recent key debates on Wongās filmmaking, and introduces fresh lines of critical investigation.Ā
PRODUCT DETAILS :
| ISBN : 9789888900824 | |
| BY (AUTHOR) Bettinson, Gary | |
| PUBLISHER : Hong Kong University Press | PUBLICATION DATE : March 20, 2025 |
| COUNTRY OF PUBLICATION : Hong Kong | IMPRINT : Hong Kong University Press |
| LANGUAGE : English | AGE : General |
| PRODUCT FORM : Paperback / softback | |
PRODUCT CATEGORY :
The Arts
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DESCRIPTION :
The widely acclaimed films of Wong Kar-wai are characterized by their sumptuous yet complex visual and sonic style. Bettinson argues that Wongās filmsāfromĀ Days of Being WildĀ andĀ Chungking ExpressĀ toĀ In the Mood for LoveĀ andĀ The Grandmasterāare permeated by an aesthetic of sensuousness and ādisturbanceā achieved through techniques such as narrative disruptions, jarring cuts, the blocking of facial access, and other complex strategies. The effect is to jolt the viewer out of complete aesthetic absorption.Ā
This tenth-anniversary edition ofĀ The Sensuous Cinema of Wong Kar-waiĀ includes a substantial new afterword bringing the story of Wongās career up to date (including reflections on the mainland Chinese dramaĀ Blossoms Shanghai). Bettinson revisits and extends the arguments of the first edition, surveys the recent key debates on Wongās filmmaking, and introduces fresh lines of critical investigation.Ā
PRODUCT DETAILS :
DIMENSION : 229 mm x 152 mm
PRODUCT CATEGORY :
The Arts
* This is a fixed price item. Promo codes, coupons, special online offers and promotions, VIP or member's discount cannot be used in conjunction with this item.
The widely acclaimed films of Wong Kar-wai are characterized by their sumptuous yet complex visual and sonic style. Bettinson argues that Wongās filmsāfromĀ Days of Being WildĀ andĀ Chungking ExpressĀ toĀ In the Mood for LoveĀ andĀ The Grandmasterāare permeated by an aesthetic of sensuousness and ādisturbanceā achieved through techniques such as narrative disruptions, jarring cuts, the blocking of facial access, and other complex strategies. The effect is to jolt the viewer out of complete aesthetic absorption.Ā
This tenth-anniversary edition ofĀ The Sensuous Cinema of Wong Kar-waiĀ includes a substantial new afterword bringing the story of Wongās career up to date (including reflections on the mainland Chinese dramaĀ Blossoms Shanghai). Bettinson revisits and extends the arguments of the first edition, surveys the recent key debates on Wongās filmmaking, and introduces fresh lines of critical investigation.Ā
PRODUCT DETAILS :
| ISBN : 9789888900824 | |
| BY (AUTHOR) Bettinson, Gary | |
| PUBLISHER : Hong Kong University Press | PUBLICATION DATE : March 20, 2025 |
| COUNTRY OF PUBLICATION : Hong Kong | IMPRINT : Hong Kong University Press |
| LANGUAGE : English | AGE : General |
| PRODUCT FORM : Paperback / softback | |
PRODUCT CATEGORY :
The Arts
* This is a fixed price item. Promo codes, coupons, special online offers and promotions, VIP or member's discount cannot be used in conjunction with this item.
