Chinese society and culture

Podcast

published: 26.11.2024

The newest in Chinese culture: trends and developments in film and literature in 2023/24

This podcast sketches a panoramic view of the latest developments in film and literature in Mainland China.

In the conversation hosted by Marcin Jacoby, František Reismüller and Piotr Machajek from the SWPS University's China Horizons research team discuss Internet literature and reading patterns, analyse market trends in the cinema, and converse about hot social issues in films and novels of the last few years. Some time is also devoted to looking at the challenges facing Chinese writers and filmmakers, from systemic constraints to economic trends, and at possible future developments. Join us to get a fresh, insider's look at Chinese culture.

 

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About the speakers

Marcin Jacoby

Associate Professor at SWPS University, Head of the Asian Civilisation Research Center

Sinologist, translator, cultural manager

Piotr Machajek

PhD candidate at SWPS University

Sinologist, translator, and literature scholar, specializing in contemporary Chinese literature

František Reismüller

Researcher at SWPS University

Sinologist, translator, specializing in modern Chinese and Taiwanese culture