The films Song at Midnight (Yeban gesheng 夜 半 歌 聲 , 1937) and Street Angels (Malu tianshi 馬路天使, 1937) are two of the earliest
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The films Song at Midnight (Yeban gesheng 夜 半 歌 聲 , 1937) and Street Angels (Malu tianshi 馬路天使, 1937) are two of the earliest sound films made during the “Golden Age of Chinese Cinema.” Yet, they are very different from each other in tone and style.
Song at Midnight is considered to be China’s first horror film, while Street Angels is a realist work that is often considered to be a masterpiece of Chinese left-wing cinema. Critically analyze these two films in a comparative framework by highlighting each work’s key themes, cinematic techniques, innovations, and meaning shortly before the outbreak of war.
Note: If you wish, you may critically compare and discuss other films of this
First Golden Age of Chinese cinema in the 1930’s. You may find and view more films here: https://chinesefilmclassics.org
1. Construct a clear, well-rounded thesis / argument.
2. Analyze and discuss TWO (2) films within the framework of your central thesis / argument.
3. Integrate and engage ideas in at least ONE (1) secondary source of relevant scholarship or theory. Be sure to accurately cite the author and title of the text(s) you are referring to.
4. Follow correct formatting guidelines (MLA or Chicago Manual of Style) for all references and bibliography (list of works cited).
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