How has American cinema influenced Chinese culture
As we all know,Hollywood cinema has been the overlord of the
world’s film circles relying on its developed industry,huge investment,famous stars and strong advertisement.It has deeply influenced Chinese culture.
To begin with,American cinema almost taken up the whole Chinese cinema market when cinema spread into China.At that time,a lot of Chinese film directors and editors studied cinema in America,such as Chinese doctor Zhoubingde’s saying goes”They just simply used the experience of Hollywood cinema for reference.” What’s more,Chinese audiences’ knowledge and views on movies can not get rid of the influences of Hollywood cinema.However,as time goes,Chinese editors and directors began to bring forth new ideas into Chinese cinema,just as digital techique and computer stunk.
Also,American cinema has enriched Chinese catering.American fast rhythm and efficient fast-food culture have changed many Chinese,especially young people.They love going to McDonald’s and KFC,eating hamburgers and French fries despite the high prices.It is thought to be fashionable.On the other hand,Americans like drinking coffee,which was frequently in the scene.Gradually more and more Chinese started to drink coffee,considering it to be an excellent habit.
Further,American cinema has increased American religions’ influences on Chinese culture.Take Christanity for example,most Americans are Christans.We can often see its religious rites in the shot,such as wedding,going to church and baptism.Besides,we may hear parts of words related to God.for instance,the ministers preached the Gospwl to people,such as what one must do,what one mustn’t do and how to go to heaven after one’s death.Some Chinese began to believe in God gradually after watching American cinema.
It is obvious that American cinema has influenced Chinese people’s daily lives.A great many Chinese dream of luxurious lives in the movies.The jean in the Western have been popular in China.Disneyland’s most popular two cartoon characters,that is,Mickey Mouse and Donald Duck,have been known to everybody.
Finally,the dialogue in American cinema used slangs in many cases,which was quite direct and simple .This characterictic was followed by many Chinese.Nevertheless,there is no denying that we could hear a great deal of obscene language during conversations.Frankly speaking,it was a negative influence on Chinese.
The above is just a brief instruction to one of the many aspects of the ways American cinema influences Chinese culture.