2016- 2017 Season
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Contemporary Chinese Society:
A View from the Films of Zhang Yimou
6 May, 2017
9:30 am - 11:00 am
A View from the Films of Zhang Yimou
6 May, 2017
9:30 am - 11:00 am
First Saturday PDX takes a look at modern China through the provocative lens of famed cinematographer Zhang Yimou.
Zhang Yimou (1951-) is one of China’s most famous film directors. His early films--Red Sorghum, Ju Dou, and Raise the Red Lantern—brought him notoriety both domestically and internationally. Over his career he has directed some 20 feature films and received numerous awards. With rich colors, and sweeping, emotional visual scenes, Zhang revolutionized Chinese cinema, and brought international acclaim and accolades to Chinese-made films. Zhang is also known for directing the opening ceremonies of the Beijing 2008 Summer Olympics.
Zhang boldly spurned the expected propaganda model, and dared to explore social and cultural themes and issues not previously addressed in film. Many of his films are closely connected to issues within Chinese society. Dr. Larson will trace these connections, with detailed discussion of Zhang’s 2005 film Riding Alone for Thousands of Miles, as well as a number of other films, such as the controversial blockbuster Hero (2002).
Zhang Yimou (1951-) is one of China’s most famous film directors. His early films--Red Sorghum, Ju Dou, and Raise the Red Lantern—brought him notoriety both domestically and internationally. Over his career he has directed some 20 feature films and received numerous awards. With rich colors, and sweeping, emotional visual scenes, Zhang revolutionized Chinese cinema, and brought international acclaim and accolades to Chinese-made films. Zhang is also known for directing the opening ceremonies of the Beijing 2008 Summer Olympics.
Zhang boldly spurned the expected propaganda model, and dared to explore social and cultural themes and issues not previously addressed in film. Many of his films are closely connected to issues within Chinese society. Dr. Larson will trace these connections, with detailed discussion of Zhang’s 2005 film Riding Alone for Thousands of Miles, as well as a number of other films, such as the controversial blockbuster Hero (2002).
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Dr. Wendy Larson is Professor of East Asian Languages and Literature at the University of Oregon, where she has worked since 1985. Since 2008, she has served as the Vice Provost of Portland Programs at the UO-Portland campus. She studied in Taiwan, Japan, and China. She has published many articles on Chinese literature and film. Her latest book is Zhang Yimou: Globalization and the Subject of Culture. See more about Dr. Larson HERE.
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View our regular monthly location by clicking on the address below for directions:
Portland State University, Academic & Student Recreation Ctr (ASRC), Room 230
1800 SW 6th Ave, Portland OR 97201
Excellent MAX and bus transportation is right by the venue; plan your Trimet trip HERE. There is also a nearby parking structure at SW 6th and Harrison with an entrance on 6th Avenue is also available.
View PSU Parking info:
https://www.pdx.edu/transportation/hourly-visitor-parking
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