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- W1833019743 abstract "The present paper explores some themes presented in the films Hero and The Return of the Dragon Emperor such as China's place in the world and its future. The concept of Tianxia, meaning all under heaven, is introduced as an autochthonous alternative to Western theories of international relations and world order. Moreover, the revival of the concept of Tianxia is linked to other recent developments such as the reinterpretation of China's history and of its relationship to the West. Finally, the finale's of the two films are presented as possible outcomes of the discursive struggle over China's place in the world while at the same time stressing the myriad range of outcomes possible. Hero and the Return of the Dragon Emperor are two of the most popular recent films dealing with China. Both films share some striking similarities. Jet Li is one of the lead actors in both movies. The defining historical period in both films is the forceful unification of the country in ancient times. Nevertheless, there are also several striking differences, some more important than others. In Hero, Jet Li plays the peasant turned rebel who finally saves China through his sacrifice. On the other hand, in the Return of the Dragon Emperor Jet Li plays the role of the Emperor whose insatiable quest for power leads to the suffering of his people and subsequently to his eventual downfall. Finally, there is another minor yet symbolic difference. In Hero the and the bad are both Chinese while in the Return of the Dragon Emperor the bad are Chinese and the good guys are a diverse group that includes Chinese and several Westerners. It is also important to note the backgrounds of the Westerners. Three of them were archeologists, one of them was a former member of the French Foreign Legion, and the fourth was a Club owner in Shanghai. By now the reader is probably wondering about the significance of the differences and similarities between the two films. A simple yet incomplete answer to the previous query is that the movies represent a larger debate over the" @default.
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- W1833019743 title "Hero vs.The Dragon Emperor: Discursive Struggle over China's Place in the World" @default.
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