EAS394H1 Lecture Notes - Lecture 1: Wu Xun, Ann Hui, Social Realism
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Xu yuan, shanghai, where the first film was screened (1896, june 29th) Fundamental discontent with the nature of society, in particular injustices inflicted. Influenced by soviet political and cinematic theory upon its poorer and disenfranchised members. Themes that heighten awareness of social injustice. Portray realistically the misery and difficulty of underclass in order to advocate their cause and raise awareness among audiences. How chinese media in seen as the mouthpiece of the party? (in pop china) The mass line: envisions the opinions, needs and ideas of ordinary people co(cid:373)(cid:373)u(cid:374)icated up the part(cid:455)"s hierarchical structure to the ce(cid:374)tral le(cid:448)el to i(cid:374)for(cid:373) policy making. In this process, the (cid:373)edia"s role is para(cid:373)ou(cid:374)t to the disse(cid:373)i(cid:374)atio(cid:374) of i(cid:374)for(cid:373)atio(cid:374), instruction on policy implementation, explanation of policy rationales and principles, and encouraging the active participation of the people. Chinese media have to be seen as the mouthpiece of the party. ***added: the role of the department of propaganda.
