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Transnational Kaiju: Exploitation, Globalisation and Cult Monster Movies
Transnational Kaiju: Exploitation, Globalisation and Cult Monster Movies
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The kaij? eiga, or giant monster movies, have grown from humble beginnings in Japan to become a global phenomenon. This book explores how they went global, from the adoption of Godzilla movies in translation to the appropriation of cultural material across borders. It examines how genres with deep national roots can become transnational phenomena.
Format: Hardback
Length: 288 pages
Publication date: 31 August 2022
Publisher: Edinburgh University Press
The kaij? eiga, or "giant monster" films, has undergone a remarkable transformation from its humble origins in a Japanese studio picture inspired by King Kong. These films have transcended national boundaries and become a global phenomenon. While the term "giant kaij?" is often preferred in Japan, the figure has become a transnational spectacle. This book delves into the journey of kaij? eiga's globalization, examining how it has been adopted, translated, and appropriated across borders. It explores the subgenre's global development, its exploitative Western circulation, and how it demonstrates shifting power bases in global cinema. By examining the deep national roots of these genres and their ability to become transnational phenomena, the book offers valuable insights into the complex dynamics of cultural exchange and the evolving landscape of international film.
The kaij? eiga, or "giant monster" films, has undergone a remarkable transformation from its humble origins in a Japanese studio picture inspired by King Kong. These films have transcended national boundaries and become a global phenomenon. While the term "giant kaij?" is often preferred in Japan, the figure has become a transnational spectacle. This book delves into the journey of kaij? eiga's globalization, examining how it has been adopted, translated, and appropriated across borders. It explores the subgenre's global development, its exploitative Western circulation, and how it demonstrates shifting power bases in global cinema. By examining the deep national roots of these genres and their ability to become transnational phenomena, the book offers valuable insights into the complex dynamics of cultural exchange and the evolving landscape of international film.
Dimension: 234 x 156 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9781474475808
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