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A Study on Cultural Differences Among China, Japan, and Korea: Perspectives from 21st Century (2000-2024) Feminist Films

Author(s)

Yani Cheng

Affiliation(s)

School of Chinese Language and Literature, Xinjiang University, Urumqi, China

Abstract

This paper examines feminist-themed films from China, Japan, and Korea produced in the 21st century (2000-2024). By analyzing representative works from these countries, it explores the portrayal of female characters, feminist themes, and gendered cinematic language. The study aims to identify differences in how each country addresses women's issues, highlighting both shared East Asian characteristics and unique national perspectives in their cinematic representations.

Keywords

Sino-Japanese-Korean Culture; East Asian Cultural Differences; Feminism; Feminist Film

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