Chinese Films in Focus II 2nd Edition

essential reading for those interested in knowing more about Chinese cinema

In the film industry, sequels often fail--a miserable wannabe that pales in comparison to the first-born. In contrast, Berry's Chinese Films in Focus II is a successful second take, even though his Chinese Films in Focus I is already a hard act to follow. The quality of the essays in this book varies, but most of them are succinct, accessible, and cogently argued. You've got 34 essays on 34 films (each zooming in on one key issue in one film) from China, Taiwan and Hong Kong. A useful resource for film buffs and students.

This book helped me so much in looking at different Chinese films. Especially since I had never had a film class prior to this, this book really helped me start analyzing film and understanding more abstract views and symbolic meanings. Extremely helpful!

I got it for class and some of the reading is actually quite interesting.