The Cinema of Japan and Korea (24 Frames)

The Cinema of Japan and Korea is the second volume in the new Twenty-Four Frames series that studies national and regional cinema. Focusing on the vibrant practices of Japanese and Korean cinema. Each of the twenty-four concise and insightful essays consider one significant film. The editor has compiled a unique introduction to the cinematic output of each country. The work of directors such as Akira Kurosawa, Takeshi Kitano, Kenji Mizoguchi, Kinji Fukusaku, Ki-young Kim, Nagisa, Oshima, Ki-duk Kim and Takashi Miike are discussed. The collection includes in-depth studies of films such as Battle Royale, Audition, Violent Cop, In the Realm of the Senses, Tetsuo Two: Body Hammer, Stray Dog, A Page of Madness and Godzilla.