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Highlights
- What is martial arts cinema?
- Author(s): Wayne Wong
- 256 Pages
- Performing Arts, Film
Description
About the Book
Proposes a new approach to studying martial arts cinema as part of the media ecology by locating various manifestations of tranquility in action.Book Synopsis
What is martial arts cinema? While known for its dazzling action and emotional intensity, this book argues that martial arts cinema aspires to a deeper goal: cultivating tranquility amid conflict--a concept termed "martial ideation." Moving beyond traditional analyses that emphasize authenticity or expressivity, the book reveals how martial arts movements embody profound intellectual meaning. By treating kung fu practices as embodied knowledge, it uncovers their tranquil philosophical essence--rooted in Confucian stability, Daoist fluidity and Buddhist sensitivity--and examines how these principles transcend physical combat to shape narratives, characters and visual storytelling.
From Bruce Lee's iconic fight scenes to modern interpretations such as The Grandmaster, Kung Fu Panda and Everything Everywhere All at Once, the book bridges philosophy and aesthetics across cinema, animation and gaming. Accessible to scholars and fans alike, this groundbreaking study positions martial arts cinema as a global, multi-media phenomenon that transcends traditional genre and cultural boundaries.Dimensions (Overall): 9.21 Inches (H) x 6.14 Inches (W)
Suggested Age: 22 Years and Up
Number of Pages: 256
Genre: Performing Arts
Sub-Genre: Film
Publisher: Edinburgh University Press
Theme: History & Criticism
Format: Hardcover
Author: Wayne Wong
Language: English
Street Date: January 31, 2026
TCIN: 1004137885
UPC: 9781399527927
Item Number (DPCI): 247-27-0976
Origin: Made in the USA or Imported
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Estimated ship dimensions: 1 inches length x 6.14 inches width x 9.21 inches height
Estimated ship weight: 1 pounds
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