Transnational East Asian Cinema since 1997
Saturday 06th December 2008, University of Southampton, UK
A one day symposium sponsored by Screen, hosted by the University of
Southampton with Goldsmiths, University of London and the University of Hong
Kong
The symposium will explore the relationship between cinematic representations
and transnational cultural exchange, centred on one of the most active areas
of cinematic activity over the past decade - East Asian cinema. It
encompasses a broad range of topics that reflect upon how academia,
filmmakers and the film industry have responded to the effects of globalisation,
and the ways in which representations are read through the differing
transnational contexts that exist between Asia and the West. Beyond cinema,
our event will create a significant dialogue whose relevance relates to
important issues surrounding globalisation and intercultural communication
between East and West, as well as the status and function of Film Studies in
different cultural contexts.
Speakers: Prof. Tim Bergfelder (University of Southampton); Dr. Esther Cheung
(University of Hong Kong); Dr. Gina Marchetti (University of Hong Kong); Prof.
Chris Berry (Goldsmiths, University of London); Dr. Julian Stringer (University of
Nottingham); Dr. Mark Morris (University of Cambridge); Dr. Isolde Standish
(SOAS, University of London); Dr. Rayna Denison (University of East Anglia).
Attendance: We are currently seeking expressions of interest from those
wishing to attend this student-organised symposium, due to be held at the
University of Southampton on Saturday 06th December 2008. Expressions
should be made to Daniel Hickin ([log in to unmask] ) by 30 November. Those
received after the deadline will not be guaranteed a place. Please note: there
is no fee for attending this event.
Transnational East Asian Cinema since 1997 is sponsored by Screen as one of
its 50th Anniversary events, and supported by the Department of Comparative
Literature and the Centre for the Study of Globalisation and Cultures at the
University of Hong Kong. The events are hosted by the Department of Film
Studies at the University of Southampton, in association with Goldsmiths
University of London and the University of Hong Kong. For further information
please contact: Richard Donne ([log in to unmask]), Daniel Hickin
([log in to unmask]) and Aramchan Lee ([log in to unmask]).
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Transnational East Asian Cinema since 1997
Saturday 06th December 2008, University of Southampton, UK
Introduction
Prof. Tim Bergfelder (University of Southampton)
Session 1
Dr. Esther Cheung (Hong Kong University)
‘Capturing Reality: the Personal and the Authentic Appeal in Chinese-language
Cinemas’
Dr. Gina Marchetti (Hong Kong University)
‘Gender Politics and History: Ann Hui’s The Postmodern Life of my Aunt (2006)’
Session 2
Prof. Chris Berry (Goldsmiths, University of London)
‘Rethinking Transnational Chinese Cinema’
Dr. Julian Stringer (University of Nottingham)
‘Feature Film as Short Film: Notes on the Ontology of Transnational East Asian
Cinema’
Session 3
Dr. Mark Morris (University of Cambridge)
‘Korean Monsters, Inc: Trans-Nationalistic Passions from Pulgasari to D-War’
Dr. Isolde Standish (SOAS, University of London)
‘Software, Soft-power: Japanese Film Policy After 1997, the Issues’
Dr. Rayna Denison (University of East Anglia)
‘Responsible Piracy?: Fansubbing and the Transnational Anime Industry’
Closing Remarks
Prof. Tim Bergfelder (University of Southampton)
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