For many years now,Chinese film and TV has been Littered with flat female characters.They are foUs for the male leads,objects for the audience to ogle,or "good" women motivated by pretty dresses and being a ...For many years now,Chinese film and TV has been Littered with flat female characters.They are foUs for the male leads,objects for the audience to ogle,or "good" women motivated by pretty dresses and being a good mother,wife,or daughter.What is being done to add depth to women on screen?展开更多
Nicky Harman began translating literature from Chinese to English in the late 1990 s,when published works in this genre were rare.Many award-winning projects later,she looks back on how the field has evolved,and explo...Nicky Harman began translating literature from Chinese to English in the late 1990 s,when published works in this genre were rare.Many award-winning projects later,she looks back on how the field has evolved,and explores the lingering question of why some works get translated while others don’t.展开更多
Frozen landscapes,down-on-their-luck workers,desolate factory towns:These are recognizable tropes from movies,books,and art set in China’s Northeast,which has gained an outsized influence on the arts despite its smal...Frozen landscapes,down-on-their-luck workers,desolate factory towns:These are recognizable tropes from movies,books,and art set in China’s Northeast,which has gained an outsized influence on the arts despite its small population and relatively short history.What made this former industrial cradle such fe rtile ground for creativity?展开更多
In the 1990s and early 2000s, portable cameras revolutionized China’s film world, allowing independent documentary makers to travel the country and uncover social issues. But as regulations tighten, the market contra...In the 1990s and early 2000s, portable cameras revolutionized China’s film world, allowing independent documentary makers to travel the country and uncover social issues. But as regulations tighten, the market contracts, and filmmakers turn to arthouse styles, is there still a future for indie documentaries?展开更多
Li Ruijun’s 2022 film Return to Dust is either an authentic portrayal of northwestern China,or a total stereotype,depending on who you ask.Yellow soil,big skies,and humble farmers have been consistent tropes of the N...Li Ruijun’s 2022 film Return to Dust is either an authentic portrayal of northwestern China,or a total stereotype,depending on who you ask.Yellow soil,big skies,and humble farmers have been consistent tropes of the Northwest since the 1930 s,leading some young filmmakers to wonder how to modernize the region’s representation.展开更多
Chinese literature in translation tends to feature the same cast of middle-aged,established authors.But Rouge Street,a new anthology of Shuang Xuetao’ s novellas,bucks trends by presenting a 1980 s-born author and hi...Chinese literature in translation tends to feature the same cast of middle-aged,established authors.But Rouge Street,a new anthology of Shuang Xuetao’ s novellas,bucks trends by presenting a 1980 s-born author and his distinctive " Rust Belt" literature to an English-speaking audience.展开更多
文摘For many years now,Chinese film and TV has been Littered with flat female characters.They are foUs for the male leads,objects for the audience to ogle,or "good" women motivated by pretty dresses and being a good mother,wife,or daughter.What is being done to add depth to women on screen?
文摘Nicky Harman began translating literature from Chinese to English in the late 1990 s,when published works in this genre were rare.Many award-winning projects later,she looks back on how the field has evolved,and explores the lingering question of why some works get translated while others don’t.
文摘Frozen landscapes,down-on-their-luck workers,desolate factory towns:These are recognizable tropes from movies,books,and art set in China’s Northeast,which has gained an outsized influence on the arts despite its small population and relatively short history.What made this former industrial cradle such fe rtile ground for creativity?
文摘In the 1990s and early 2000s, portable cameras revolutionized China’s film world, allowing independent documentary makers to travel the country and uncover social issues. But as regulations tighten, the market contracts, and filmmakers turn to arthouse styles, is there still a future for indie documentaries?
文摘Li Ruijun’s 2022 film Return to Dust is either an authentic portrayal of northwestern China,or a total stereotype,depending on who you ask.Yellow soil,big skies,and humble farmers have been consistent tropes of the Northwest since the 1930 s,leading some young filmmakers to wonder how to modernize the region’s representation.
文摘Chinese literature in translation tends to feature the same cast of middle-aged,established authors.But Rouge Street,a new anthology of Shuang Xuetao’ s novellas,bucks trends by presenting a 1980 s-born author and his distinctive " Rust Belt" literature to an English-speaking audience.
