Cinema And Television In Singapore: Resistance In One Dimension


by Tan, Kenneth Paul

Cinema And Television In Singapore: Resistance In One Dimension

Price:  US$154.00   (SGD200.00*)
Format:  Paper Back, 304 pages
Published:  2008, Netherlands, 1st Edition
ISBN:  9789004166431
SB#:  044985 (110)

About This Book

This is a substantial and ground-breaking overview of aspects of recent ongoing developments in Singapore film and television. The local productions of Jack Neo, Eric Khoo, and Royston Tan and the nature of their local and international reception are explored. There is also wide-ranging discussion of Singapore's attitudes, official policy and popular, funding, commercial, and other pressures. Ideological and sensitive issues are not avoided. With film summaries, black-and-white illustrations, references, and index.


* Actual charges are made in Singapore Dollars (SGD).   SGD1.00 = US$0.77