Contemporary World Cinema

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Since the start of the 1990s, despite tougher competition than ever before from Hollywood, a rebirth and flourishing of cinema has been taking place in parts of Europe, the Middle East, East Asia, and South Asia. Highlighting transnational and cross-cultural structures, influences and themes, this book offers: - Cultural and historical background for the cinemas of each region, with analyses of regional aesthetic styles- Case studies of Scandinavian, Iranian, Hong Kong, and Indian cinema- Close readings of twelve landmark films, including Thomas Vinterberg's Festen, Samira Makhmalbaf's The Apple, and Wong Kar-wai's In the Mood For Love.