New Chinese-Language Documentaries

<p>Documentary film-making is one of the most vibrant areas of media activity in China with many independent film-makers producing documentaries on a range of sensitive socio-political matters often bringing a strongly ethical approach. This book outlines the development of documentary film-making in mainland China and Taiwan contrasts independent documentaries with official state productions considers the production and distribution of independent documentary film-makers and discusses the range and content of the documentaries. The book demonstrates the success of Chinese independent documentary film-making often winning award-winning titles and appearing at international film festivals.</p>