Exploring Morality and Sexuality in Asian Cinema
Author | : Dr Peter C Pugsley |
Publisher | : Ashgate Publishing, Ltd. |
Total Pages | : 179 |
Release | : 2015-12-28 |
ISBN-10 | : 9781472466709 |
ISBN-13 | : 1472466705 |
Rating | : 4/5 (705 Downloads) |
Download or read book Exploring Morality and Sexuality in Asian Cinema written by Dr Peter C Pugsley and published by Ashgate Publishing, Ltd.. This book was released on 2015-12-28 with total page 179 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Film, like all forms of art, fulfils a number of aesthetic functions for local, regional and international audiences. As distribution and technological advances make Asian films more readily available across the globe, this ground-breaking book explores the moral dimensions of sexual imagery in contemporary, general-release Asian cinema. It examines debates that arise over aesthetic styles and the cultural and traditional influences that determine the content and impact of these films.