World cinema is a term in film theory that refers to films made outside of the American motion picture industry, particularly those in opposition to the aesthetics and values of commercial American cinema.[1] The Third Cinema of Latin America and various national cinemas are commonly identified as part of world cinema. The term has been criticized for Americentrism and for ignoring the diversity of different cinematic traditions around the world.[1]
Most productive cinemas around the world based on IMDb (as of 2009). Over 10,000 titles (green), over 5,000 (yellow), over 1,000 (blue)
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World cinema has an unofficial implication of films with "artistic value" as opposed to "Hollywood commercialism." Foreign language films are often grouped with "art house films" and other independent films in DVD stores, cinema listings etc. Unless dubbed into one's native language, foreign language films played in English-speaking regions usually have English subtitles. Few films of this kind receive more than a limited release and many are never played in major cinemas. As such the marketing, popularity and gross takings for these films are usually markedly less than for typical Hollywood blockbusters. The combination of subtitles and minimal exposure adds to the notion that "World Cinema" has an inferred artistic prestige or intelligence, which may discourage less sophisticated viewers. Additionally, differences in cultural style and tone between foreign and domestic films affects attendance at cinemas and DVD sales.[2]
Foreign language films can be commercial, low brow or B-movies. Furthermore, foreign language films can cross cultural boundaries, particularly when the visual spectacle and style is sufficient to overcome people's misgivings. Films of this type became more common in the early 2000s, as Crouching Tiger, Hidden Dragon, Amélie, Brotherhood of the Wolf, Y Tu Mama Tambien and Talk to Her enjoyed great successes in United States cinemas and home video sales. The first foreign and foreign language film to top the North American box office was Hero in August 2004.[3] "The rule for foreign-language films is that if you've done $5 million or better (in United States cinemas), you've had a very nice success; if you do $10 (million) or better (in United States cinemas), you're in blockbuster category," Warner Independent Pictures ex-president Mark Gill said.[4]
On the other hand, English-dubbed foreign films rarely did well in United States box office (with the exception of anime films). The 1982 United States theatrical release of Wolfgang Petersen's Das Boot was the last major release to go out in both original and English-dubbed versions, and the film's original version actually grossed much higher than the English-dubbed version.[5][6] Later on, English-dubbed versions of international hits like Un indien dans la ville, Godzilla 2000, Anatomy, Pinocchio and High Tension flopped at United States box office.[7][8][9][10] When Miramax planned to release the English-dubbed versions of Shaolin Soccer and Hero in the United States cinemas, their English-dubbed versions scored badly in test screenings in the United States, so Miramax finally released the films in United States cinemas with their original language.[10][11]
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industry particularly those in opposition to the aesthetics and values of commercial American cinema 1 The Third Cinema of Latin America and various national cinemas are commonly identified as part of world cinema The term has been criticized for Americentrism and for ignoring the diversity of different cinematic traditions around the world 1 Most productive cinemas around the world based on IMDb as of 2009 Over 10 000 titles green over 5 000 yellow over 1 000 blue Contents 1 History 2 Types 3 See also 4 ReferencesHistory editThis section needs expansion You can help by adding to it August 2023 Types editWorld cinema has an unofficial implication of films with artistic value as opposed to Hollywood commercialism Foreign language films are often grouped with art house films and other independent films in DVD stores cinema listings etc Unless dubbed into one s native language foreign language films played in English speaking regions usually have English subtitles Few films of this kind receive more than a limited release and many are never played in major cinemas As such the marketing popularity and gross takings for these films are usually markedly less than for typical Hollywood blockbusters The combination of subtitles and minimal exposure adds to the notion that World Cinema has an inferred artistic prestige or intelligence which may discourage less sophisticated viewers Additionally differences in cultural style and tone between foreign and domestic films affects attendance at cinemas and DVD sales 2 Foreign language films can be commercial low brow or B movies Furthermore foreign language films can cross cultural boundaries particularly when the visual spectacle and style is sufficient to overcome people s misgivings Films of this type became more common in the early 2000s as Crouching Tiger Hidden Dragon Amelie Brotherhood of the Wolf Y Tu Mama Tambien and Talk to Her enjoyed great successes in United States cinemas and home video sales The first foreign and foreign language film to top the North American box office was Hero in August 2004 3 The rule for foreign language films is that if you ve done 5 million or better in United States cinemas you ve had a very nice success if you do 10 million or better in United States cinemas you re in blockbuster category Warner Independent Pictures ex president Mark Gill said 4 On the other hand English dubbed foreign films rarely did well in United States box office with the exception of anime films The 1982 United States theatrical release of Wolfgang Petersen s Das Boot was the last major release to go out in both original and English dubbed versions and the film s original version actually grossed much higher than the English dubbed version 5 6 Later on English dubbed versions of international hits like Un indien dans la ville Godzilla 2000 Anatomy Pinocchio and High Tension flopped at United States box office 7 8 9 10 When Miramax planned to release the English dubbed versions of Shaolin Soccer and Hero in the United States cinemas their English dubbed versions scored badly in test screenings in the United States so Miramax finally released the films in United States cinemas with their original language 10 11 See also editArt cinema Awards Academy Award for Best International Feature Film Cesar Award for Best Foreign Film Golden Globe Award for Best Foreign Language Film Jutra Award List of Academy Award winning films Cult film Dhaka University Film Society Documentary film Ethnocinema Eurocinema Experimental film Film award Film festival Berlin Film Festival Cairo International Film Festival Cannes Film Festival Sundance Film Festival Toronto International Film Festival Venice Film Festival Film industry Film society History of film Independent film List of cinema of the world Lists of highest grossing films List of films by box office admissions List of highest grossing non English films Mainstream film National cinema SBS World Movies Short film Transnational cinema World Cinema Foundation World premiereReferences edit a b Nagib Lucia Towards a positive definition of world cinema Remapping world cinema Identity culture and politics in film 2006 30 37 Curran Daniel Foreign Films More than 500 films on video cassette pages v vi Evanston Illinois CineBooks 1989 Brandon Gray August 29 2004 Hero Soars to Late August Record boxofficemojo com Archived from the original on October 4 2007 Foreign affairs The Hollywood Reporter 3 July 2009 Archived from the original on 3 July 2009 Retrieved 10 August 2018 EDITORIAL Life Isn t Beautiful Anymore it s Dubbed Indiewire com 23 August 1999 Retrieved 10 August 2018 Will Dubbing Fly in the U S Read My Lips The New York Times The New York Times 5 August 2018 Archived from the original on 5 August 2018 Retrieved 10 August 2018 LITTLE INDIAN BIG MISTAKE The Washington Post Archive today 18 July 2018 Retrieved 10 August 2018 Pandya Gitesh Weekend Box Office Boxofficeguru com Retrieved 10 August 2018 Horn John 7 February 2003 Pinocchio will try again in Italian Articles latimes com Retrieved 10 August 2018 a b Thompson Anne 11 October 2009 Girl with Dragon Tattoo Gets U S Release Indiewire com Retrieved 10 August 2018 Xu Gary G 2007 Sinascape Contemporary Chinese Cinema Rowman amp Littlefield p 44 ISBN 978 0742554504 Retrieved from https en wikipedia org w index php title World cinema amp oldid 1183086863, wikipedia, wiki, book, books, library,
