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Explore the cultural impact of Zhang Yimou's 2002 film, Hero, through this academic study from Routledge. As the first indigenous Chinese blockbuster to achieve massive global success, Hero combined high-budget production, star power, and spectacular action to captivate audiences worldwide. This book provides a deep look into why the film became a domestic sensation and an international hit. Readers will find a detailed analysis of the factors that allowed this film to resonate so deeply with viewers. The text examines how the movie addresses themes of Chinese national unity and explores the complex relationship between culture and politics. Part of the Media, Culture and Social Change in Asia series, this work is an essential resource for those studying film history, Asian media, and the sociopolitical landscape of modern Chinese cinema.

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Analyzes the global success of Zhang Yimou's 2002 blockbuster film Hero.

https://www.amazon.co.uk/dp/0367726246?tag=tosheroon-21

Discusses the impact of high-budget production and spectacular scenery on audience resonance.

Provides academic insight into the first successful indigenous Chinese blockbuster.

Part of the Media, Culture and Social Change in Asia series by Routledge.

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Release Date
01 March 2010
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10 December 2007

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