Cinema of China and South East Asia

Over the last three decades Chinese and South East Asian film has played a major role at international festivals around the world. The Chinese Fifth and Sixth Generations, Taiwanese New Wave and many other movements have not only highlighted the rise of new and exciting filmmakers, they have also drawn attention to a rich cinematic past. The Cinema of China and South East Asia examines the changing face of the region's cinema over the last 80 years, through the prism of 24 fascinating films.