Wang Bing's Filmmaking of the China Dream: Narratives, Witnesses and Marginal Spaces

This book explores Wang Bing's filmmaking in China's marginalized spaces, addressing issues of inequality, labor, and migration. It combines film and documentary studies, Chinese studies, and globalization studies, featuring insights from the author's conversations with Wang Bing and observations of film production.

Format: Hardback
Length: 246 pages
Publication date: 15 July 2021
Publisher: Amsterdam University Press

This comprehensive volume delves into the diverse and captivating world of Wang Bing's filmmaking, exploring his artistic journey across China's marginalized spaces and in the context of the state-sanctioned China Dream. Wang Bing's cinema serves as a powerful platform for the voices of the subaltern, shedding light on pressing issues related to inequality, labor, and migration in contemporary China. His internationally acclaimed documentaries are regarded as masterpieces, showcasing unique aesthetics that draw inspiration from global film masters.

This research endeavor transcends the boundaries between Western and non-Western film traditions, as well as the distinction between fiction and documentary cinema. Each chapter adopts a distinct perspective on space, encompassing spaces of labor, history, and memory, to facilitate a holistic exploration of Wang Bing's work. By integrating film and documentary studies, Chinese studies, and globalization studies, this volume offers a rich and multifaceted understanding of Wang Bing's cinematic oeuvre.

Moreover, the author's extensive conversations with Wang Bing and firsthand observations of film production and the film festival circuit provide invaluable insights into the creative process and the cultural context in which his films are created. This book is a valuable resource for scholars, students, and enthusiasts alike, offering a deep and insightful exploration of Wang Bing's filmmaking and its profound impact on Chinese society and the global film landscape.

Weight: 516g
Dimension: 162 x 240 x 21 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9789463721837