Department of Comparative Literature

BOOK LAUNCH: THE PALGRAVE HANDBOOK OF ASIAN CINEMA

Speakers:
Professor Aaron Magnan-Park (Department of Comparative Literature, HKU)
Professor Gina Marchetti (Department of Comparative Literature, HKU)
Professor Winnie Yee (Department of Comparative Literature, HKU)
Professor Staci Ford (Department of History, HKU)
Professor See Kam Tan (Faculty of Arts and Humanities, University of Macau)
Bruno Lovric (PhD Candidate, City University of Hong Kong)

This collection offers new approaches to theorizing Asian film in relation to the history, culture, geopolitics and economics of the continent. Bringing together original essays written by established and emerging scholars, this anthology transcends the limitations of national borders to do justice to the diverse ways in which the cinema shapes Asia geographically and imaginatively in the world today. This handbook will serve as an essential guide for committed scholars, students and all those interested in the past, present and possible future of Asian cinema in the 21st century.

The event will feature a series of short presentations given by contributors of the anthology including Aaron Magnan-Park, Gina Marchetti, Winnie Yee, Staci Ford, See Kam Tan and Bruno Lovric.

Date: Tuesday 22 January 2019
Time: 5:00-6:30pm
Venue: Faculty Lounge, Faculty of Arts, 4/F, Run Run Shaw Tower, Centennial Campus, HKU

All are welcome.

For enquiries, please contact Christine Vicera at viceracn@hku.hk