This project is an examination of the Hong Kong film industry, focusing on the years leading up to the handover of Hong Kong to communist China. The influence of classical Chinese culture on gender representation in martial arts films is examined in order to formulate an understanding of how these films use gender issues to negotiate a sense of cultural identity in the face of unprecedented political change. In particular, the films of Hong Kong action stars Michelle Yeoh and Brigitte Lin are studied within a feminist and cultural studies framework for indications of identity formation through the highlighting of gender issues.
| Identifer | oai:union.ndltd.org:unt.edu/info:ark/67531/metadc3354 |
| Date | 12 1900 |
| Creators | Castillo, Gilbert Gerard |
| Contributors | Staples, Donald, Benshoff, Harry, Tanner, Harold |
| Publisher | University of North Texas |
| Source Sets | University of North Texas |
| Language | English |
| Detected Language | English |
| Type | Thesis or Dissertation |
| Format | Text |
| Rights | Public, Copyright, Castillo, Gilbert Gerard, Copyright is held by the author, unless otherwise noted. All rights reserved. |
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