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China’s Revolutionary Youth on Screen
Three movies and one TV series to learn about the May Fourth Movement, one of China’s most important protests
The Female-Perspective Films Enriching Chinese Cinema
Discover five recent female-centered films and the women directors behind them
The Rise of Female Perspectives in China’s Movie Industry
The female pioneers of China’s film industry and how they’re continuing to bring important, fresh perspectives to the big screen
The Enduring Allure of Old Shanghai
Why even TV shows set in the 1990s lean into aesthetics from nearly a century earlier
High Stakes: The Art and Agenda of Shen Ao’s Scam Trade Thriller “No More Bets”
Despite its financial success in China, the plot of Shen Ao’s “No More Bets” hamstrings the social message it wants to get across
A New Movie Takes Aim at China’s Corporate Culture
“Johnny Keep Walking!” has struck a chord with young Chinese workers who relate to its biting satire of pointless bureaucracy, lazy bosses, and the tradition of annual galas at Chinese companies
Year in Review: 2023 on the Screen
From box office success to the rise of crime drama series, here is a roundup of big happenings in Chinese cinema and TV in 2023
What’s Next for China’s Struggling Independent Film Festivals?
As events shut down and regulations tighten, China’s remaining independent movie festivals fight to stay relevant and afloat
Chinese-Language Christmas Movies To Stream Right Now
Tired of “Love Actually” and “Home Alone”? Here are four Chinese-language Christmas movies to watch this festive season.
Three New Chinese Documentaries to Watch
Chinese films that impressed at the International Documentary Film Festival Amsterdam this November