Dian Ying, Wo Lue Zhi Yi Er (Movies, I Know a Thing or Two)

“Film does not exist for the 'beauty' you wish to see; film exists to touch people's hearts.” *Movies: What I Know a Little Bit About* is director Jia Zhangke's film study notes and a general education course on cinema for everyone, consisting of seventeen lectures. He uses hundreds of classic films as case studies, starting with film concepts and discussing topics including but not limited to: Why use long takes? What is the kinetic gene of cinema? How to understand innovation and rebellion? What is auteur cinema? How to stage mise-en-scène? Isn't documentary a film? What kind of language is cinema? Why is acting everyone's job? And so on. Directing is a job where decisions are made constantly. When creating, the speed and quality of a director's reactions are supported by a cumulative understanding of cinema. Whether you are a veteran cinephile or a film enthusiast, it is worth contemplating these fundamental questions about cinema with director Jia Zhangke, as they are precisely what make cinema the most important mass medium of our era. This book is an accessible introduction to film history and cinematic concepts, a summary of Director Jia's nearly thirty years of experience in filmmaking, and a guide to film aesthetics with a contemporary cinematic spirit and distinct personal style, making it valuable reading and reference for all artists and audiences. Jia Zhangke, director, producer, writer. Born in 1970 in Fenyang, Shanxi Province. In 1993, he enrolled in the Literature Department of the Beijing Film Academy, and began working in film in 1995. He currently lives in Beijing.

2024-05-01

上海三聯書店

Ideal Country

292

9787542684202