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Explore the impact of Zhang Yimou's 2002 film Hero through this scholarly analysis by Routledge. As the first globally successful indigenous Chinese blockbuster, Hero combined high-budget production, multiple stars, and spectacular action to capture international audiences. This book examines why the film resonated so deeply with viewers by looking at its connection to Chinese culture and politics. It provides a detailed study of how the film addresses themes of national unity and the search for cultural identity. This text is an essential resource for those studying media, culture, and social change in Asia, offering a deep look into a cinematic phenomenon that became both a domestic sensation and a global hit.

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This Routledge publication examines the cultural and political themes within the 2002 film Hero directed by Zhang Yimou.

The book analyzes why this specific film became the first globally successful indigenous Chinese blockbuster.

Readers can explore the connection between the film's spectacular scenery and its resonance with international audiences.

The text investigates key questions regarding Chinese national unity and the search for cultural identity.

This volume is part of the Media, Culture and Social Change in Asia series for academic study.

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Amazon UK
Release Date
01 March 2010
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10 December 2007

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