During the First World War, the film industry of the major European countries experienced a lasting crisis, which necessitated significant restructuring and prompted appeals for state intervention to counterbalance the invasion of American films. As the extent of this crisis did not affect all...

"This book aims to be an indispensable resource for scholars, filmmakers, industry professionals, and cinephiles alike. By offering a nuanced understanding of the multifaceted nature of Asian cinema's global journey, the objective of this book is to illuminate the past, present, and future of...

Prologue: Why the Korean Film Industry? -- Chapter 1. The Korean Film Industry: From Domestic “Straggler” to Global “Outperformer” -- Chapter 2. Escaping the Import Quota and Why It Matters -- Chapter 3. From the Screen Quota to Cultural Cooperation: Preferential Trade Agreements --...