Japanese Cinema: Film Style and National Character

Japanese Cinema: Film Style and National Character

Donald Richie
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Donald Richie's Japanese Cinema: Film Style and National Character, first published in 1971, is a seminal work that explores the relationship between Japanese film style and the national character of Japan. Richie, a prominent film critic and scholar, provides a detailed analysis of how cultural values and collective personality traits are reflected in Japanese cinema.

Overview of the Book

Richie argues that Japanese films often exhibit a uniformity in character portrayal, contrasting sharply with the diversity found in American cinema. He notes that while there are notable actors like Toshiro Mifune, they frequently play similar roles, suggesting a more cohesive representation of national identity in their performances. This observation highlights the cultural nuances that shape Japanese storytelling and character development in film.

The book categorizes directors into a spectrum based on their engagement with traditional values, questioning of those values, and exploration of alternative themes. Despite acknowledging that his framework may seem somewhat artificial, Richie maintains that it remains relevant, especially in light of the evolving cultural landscape in Japan

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Anno:
1971
Casa editrice:
Doubleday
Lingua:
english
Pagine:
291
ISBN 10:
0385094418
ISBN 13:
9780385094412
File:
PDF, 16.84 MB
IPFS:
CID , CID Blake2b
english, 1971
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