This thesis analyzes the way in which the development of environmental protection is represented in mainstream Chinese cinema by examining the different societal players in Chinese films with an...Show moreThis thesis analyzes the way in which the development of environmental protection is represented in mainstream Chinese cinema by examining the different societal players in Chinese films with an ecological theme. Such societal players are the Chinese government, or Chinese minority groups. Moreover, this thesis explores the way nature itself is presented in these films, as well as what tools are used in promoting environmental messages.Show less
Deze scriptie onderzoekt de representatie van de man in hedendaagse Chinese films. Door middel van films poogt dit werkstuk een interpretatie te maken van de man en mannelijkheid in de huidige...Show moreDeze scriptie onderzoekt de representatie van de man in hedendaagse Chinese films. Door middel van films poogt dit werkstuk een interpretatie te maken van de man en mannelijkheid in de huidige Chinese samenleving.Show less
Homosexuality has been a controversial topic globally for the last decade. Many countries have slowly accepted the emergence of homosexual relationships, some more than others, but in some...Show moreHomosexuality has been a controversial topic globally for the last decade. Many countries have slowly accepted the emergence of homosexual relationships, some more than others, but in some countries it remains a sensitive subject. For mainland China, it is generally believed that the Chinese government adopts a ‘3-no’ policy – no approval, no disapproval, and no promotion.1 Homosexuality has mainly been developing as an underground phenomena. Homosexuality in Hong Kong on the other hand is much more visible and relatively more accepted than in mainland China. Taiwan has been the most progressive region, developing a visible homosexual subculture and literary movement. In this thesis I look at the historical development and the cinematic development of homosexuality in Mainland China, Hong Kong and Taiwan and specifically at the portrayal of homosexuality in two Chinese-language films, Stanley Kwan's Lan Yu and Zero Chou's Ci Qing.Show less
In 2008 werd de Chinese provincie Sichuan getroffen door een hevige aardbeving die een kracht van 8.0 op de schaal van Richter had en grote schade aanrichtte in verschillende gebieden. Naar...Show moreIn 2008 werd de Chinese provincie Sichuan getroffen door een hevige aardbeving die een kracht van 8.0 op de schaal van Richter had en grote schade aanrichtte in verschillende gebieden. Naar aanleiding van deze aardbeving zijn verscheidene documentaires gemaakt waarvan sommige algemene informatie geven en andere bepaalde kwesties aan het daglicht stellen. De informatieve en vooral propagandistische documentaires zijn afkomstig van de nationale staatstelevisiemaatschappij CCTV (China Central Television), terwijl in onafhankelijke documentaires vaak een specifieke boodschap centraal staat. Deze onafhankelijke filmmakers belichten enkele kwesties die na de aardbeving zijn ontstaan en voor flinke oproer hebben gezorgd onder de Chinese burgers. In deze scriptie worden drie documentaires geanalyseerd die verschillen en overeenkomsten in de voorstelling van elke filmmaker aantonen.Show less
Despite the fact that China is well-known for its lengthy literary history, children’s literature is a relatively young concept which was only introduced in the 20th century – much later than in...Show moreDespite the fact that China is well-known for its lengthy literary history, children’s literature is a relatively young concept which was only introduced in the 20th century – much later than in most Western countries. However, in this short period of time, children’s literature has been able to flourish in China and has become an indispensable part of its enormous publishing market today. In this thesis, the current Chinese children’s literature market is explored in depth by not only looking at existing written sources, but also by conducting fieldwork in four bookstores in Beijing. This fieldwork can be divided into three separate categories, namely mapping of the bookstores, observing its products and costumers, and interviewing 42 Chinese parents. By analyzing how the Chinese children’s literature market as portrayed in written sources is reflected in these bookstores, this research has shown that the children’s literature market is indeed a booming business, but it has also shed light on other aspects of the market, such as the fact that there are still very serious problems that need to be solved in order to guarantee the ongoing success of children’s literature in China.Show less
