Transcendence and Spirituality in Chinese Cinema - A Theological Exploration

Informationen zum Autor Kris H.K. Chong (PhD, Fuller Theological Seminary; MPhil, Cambridge University) currently teaches at Baptist Theological Seminary, Singapore. Her work centres around Systematic Theology, Faith and Film and Theology & Culture. She has published in various academic journals in both English and Chinese. She writes Chinese articles for her own column «????»for Singapore’s leading Chinese newspaper, Lianhe Zaobao ????. Klappentext This book provides a framework by which a global audience might think theologically about contemporary films produced in mainland China by Chinese directors. Up to this point the academic discipline of Christian theology and film has focussed predominantly on Western cinema. Zusammenfassung This book provides a framework by which a global audience might think theologically about contemporary films produced in mainland China by Chinese directors. Up to this point the academic discipline of Christian theology and film has focussed predominantly on Western cinema. Inhaltsverzeichnis 1 More in Life than Meets the Eye: Afterimage in Chinese Films 2 Ultimate Concern: Tillich and Chinese Films 3 Afterimage: The Fifth Generation Filmmakers 4 Reframing Afterimage: The Sixth Generation Filmmakers 5 Towards A Wider Presence in Chinese Films

Product details

• Authors: Kris H K Chong, Kris H. K Chong, Kris H.K Chong, Kris H.k. Chong
• Publisher: Taylor & Francis Ltd.
• Languages: English
• Product format: Hardback
• Released: 21.07.2020
• EAN: 9780367435745
• ISBN: 978-0-367-43574-5
• No. of pages: 160
• Series: Routledge Studies in Religion and Film
• Subjects: Humanities, art, music > Religion/theology > Christianity; Social sciences, law, business > Social sciences (general); LITERARY CRITICISM / General, ART / Subjects & Themes / Religious, RELIGION / Christian Theology / General, RELIGION / Christianity / General, ART / Digital, Theology, Christianity, Christian theology, Films, cinema, Literature: history & criticism, PERFORMING ARTS / Film / General, Literature: history and criticism, Electronic, holographic & video art, Digital, video and new media arts, Religious subjects depicted in art, Religious and ceremonial art