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Q&A with David Da Silva, author of Martial Arts in Cinema: From Tokyo to Hollywood
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Q&A with David Da Silva, author of Martial Arts in Cinema: From Tokyo to Hollywood Q: What inspired you to write Martial Arts in Cinema: Volume 1 – From Tokyo to Hollywood (1945–1988) ? David Da Silva: My father, Natalino, introduced me to Bruce Lee and martial arts films at a young age, sparking a lifelong passion. As a cinema historian with a PhD in film studies, I wanted to trace the genre’s evolution from post-war Japan and Hong Kong to its impact on Hollywood, highlighting its cultural and artistic significance. Q: How is the book structured, and what period...