Kung Fu History: Film Showing
Martial arts films are perhaps not a source of historical information often considered by historians. And yet, the historical narratives presented by martial arts films reach audiences of a size that few historians will ever reach.
What is more, former art-house directors in the PRC are increasingly turning to historically inspired martial arts films, which are commercially rewarding and politically uncontroversial. High time, therefore, for a historian’s not entirely serious reading of Chinese historical martial arts films of the last forty years.
| Date & time: | Thursday 20th, 3.00pm – 6.00pm |
| Audience: | Any University of Edinburgh student |
| Cost: | Free |
| Booking information: | Booking is now open! Please book through the link below. |
| Accessibility: | No restrictions |
| Location: | Meadows Lecture Theatre, William Robertson Wing, Old Medical School |