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Routledge - From Book to Screen: Modern Japanese Literature in Films

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Explore the deep connection between Japan's literary traditions and its national cinema. This Routledge publication examines how the nation's modern literature has shaped its film history, from classic works to contemporary masterpieces. Japanese cinema stands out for its closeness to the written word. This relationship gained global attention when Akira Kurosawa's Rashomon won the Grand Prize at the Venice film festival in 1951 and an Oscar for best foreign film in 1952. More recent cinematic achievements, such as Shohei Imamura's Eel, which won the Palm d'Or at Cannes in 1997, highlight this ongoing influence. From Book to Screen provides a detailed look at these connections. The text offers a historical and cultural overview of how literary traditions translate to the screen, making it an essential resource for students and enthusiasts of film history and Japanese culture.

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Examines the unique connection between Japan's modern literary traditions and its national cinema.

Provides historical context regarding how Japanese films gained global recognition in the Western world.

Analyzes major cinematic milestones including award-winning works by Akira Kurosawa and Shohei Imamura.

Offers a cultural overview of the relationship between written literature and film history.

Serves as a specialized resource for those studying film criticism and Japanese arts.

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Brand: Routledge
Format: hardcover
ASIN: 076560387X
Category: Books > Subjects > Arts & Photography > Film > History & Criticism
Domain: Amazon UK
Release Date: 31 May 1999
Listed Since: 23 December 2006

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