How Long to Read Wong Kar-wai's Ashes of Time

How Long Does it Take to Read Wong Kar-wai's Ashes of Time?

It takes the average reader 3 hours and 22 minutes to read Wong Kar-wai's Ashes of Time by Wimal Dissanayake

Assuming a reading speed of 250 words per minute. Learn more

Description

Ashes of Time, by the internationally acclaimed director Wong Kar-wai, has been considered to be one of the most complex and self-reflexive of Hong Kong films. Loosely based on the stories by renowned martial arts novelist Jin Yong, Wong Kar-wai has created a very different kind of martial arts film, which invites close and sustained study.This book presents the nature and significance of Ashes of Time, and the reasons for its being regarded as a landmark in Hong Kong cinema. Placing the film in historical and cultural context, Dissanayake discusses its vision, imagery, visual style, and narrative structure. In particular, he focuses on the themes of mourning, confession, fantasy, and kung fu movies, which enable the reader to gain a deeper and more comprehensive understanding of the film.

How long is Wong Kar-wai's Ashes of Time?

Wong Kar-wai's Ashes of Time by Wimal Dissanayake is 197 pages long, and a total of 50,629 words.

This makes it 66% the length of the average book. It also has 62% more words than the average book.

How Long Does it Take to Read Wong Kar-wai's Ashes of Time Aloud?

The average oral reading speed is 183 words per minute. This means it takes 4 hours and 36 minutes to read Wong Kar-wai's Ashes of Time aloud.

What Reading Level is Wong Kar-wai's Ashes of Time?

Wong Kar-wai's Ashes of Time is suitable for students ages 12 and up.

Note that there may be other factors that effect this rating besides length that are not factored in on this page. This may include things like complex language or sensitive topics not suitable for students of certain ages.

When deciding what to show young students always use your best judgement and consult a professional.

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