Series Preface; Acknowledgements; 1. Yuen Woo Ping and the Art of Empowering Female Characters; 2. Structuring the Narrative: Becoming "Wing Chun"; 3. The Power of Female Action; 4. The Universe of Yuen Woo Ping; 5. Re-thinking Conceptual Tools, Re-framing Imaginary Solutions; Notes; Filmography; Bibliography
Summary
Yuen Woo Ping's kung fu comedy based on the legendary female character Wing Chun is a landmark of action choreography and heroic womanhood in Chinese cinema. This book explores Wing Chun's narrative representation of femininity and the martial arts genre, its history, traditions and cultural influences
