I would like to do something relate to fantasy works and cultural differences in film and animation industry.
Possible research questions:
- A comparative study of fantasy works in Western and Eastern contexts, with a particular focus on East Asian or Chinese productions.
- The incorporation of Eastern cultural elements in Western fantasy works and the impact of such representations on East Asian audiences, as well as their influence on the development of Eastern fantasy genres.
Specifically, I am interested in examining how Western fantasy productionsintegrate elements from Eastern and East Asian cultures to construct Eastern-inspired fantastical worlds through a Western interpretive lens—exemplified by works such as Kung Fu Panda. Given the considerable popularity of such productions in China, I also aim to explore audience reception and the ways in which these works are perceived and interpreted by Chinese viewers.
- As a Chinese creator, how to find the balance between traditional Chinese culture and current social reality, while maintaining an authentic cultural essence.
There appears to be a growing trend of reinterpreting ancient Chinese mythology in films, games, and animations, wherein original narratives are adapted to convey modern meanings. At the same time, these fantasy productions frequently exhibit stylistic and thematic parallels with prominent Western fantasy works, despite emerging from distinct cultural and mythological traditions.
Film and Animation I may refer to:
Kung fu Panda
Mulan
Yao-Chinese Folktales
The Legend of Hei
Nezha
Spirited Away
Harry Potter