China + Hollywood: are we heading for a divorce?
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Censorship and Cinema: A Comparative Analysis
This chapter explores the historical context of the Hays Code and its moral guidelines in American cinema, while drawing parallels to the censorship practices of the Chinese Communist Party today. It examines the evolution of storytelling in film, particularly the contrast between bold pre-Hays Code movies and sanitized contemporary productions. The discussion highlights the restrictive impact of state censorship on creativity, using examples from both Chinese and international films to illustrate the challenges faced in expressing nuanced narratives.
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