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Watch The Best Old Chinese Movies on YouTube, 1927-1949, Part 1

January 17, 2023January 17, 2023 by China Underground

Rediscovering Classic Chinese Cinema: A Guide to Viewing the Best Old Chinese Movies on YouTube We have compiled a selection of the greatest Chinese films … Read more

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A Short History of the Cinema in Taiwan

September 21, 2022September 21, 2022 by China Underground

Brief history of Taiwanese Cinema In the first two episodes, we retraced the history of Chinese cinema and the history of Hong Kong cinema through the productions … Read more

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G.H.Y CULTURE & MEDIA ANNOUNCES LAUNCH OF SINGAPORE-CHINA SHORT DRAMAS AND ENTERTAINMENT IP PROJECTS

July 27, 2022 by China Underground

G.H.Y Culture & Media Holding Co., Limited (G.H.Y), a leading player in the media and entertainment industry, is proud to announce the launch of more … Read more

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Asian World Film Festival to Hold Taiwan Film Day in L.A.

June 5, 2022 by China Underground

Director Fiona Feng-I Roan and Producer Clifford Miu will attend the premiere of American Girl. The Asian World Film Festival, in collaboration with the Taiwan … Read more

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Night Dream Selected for 2022 CANNESERIES

March 9, 2022 by China Underground

On March 9, CANNESERIES announced that Bilibili, China’s biggest video community for young generations, has been selected for the 2022 CANNESERIES Short Form Competition with … Read more

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Bilibili Releases 21 New Titles at DOCUMENTARY MADE BY BILIBILI 2021-2022

November 16, 2021 by China Underground

Bilibili, the leading video community for the young generations in China, announced 21 new documentaries at DOCUMENTARY MADE BY BILIBILI 2021-2022. The event was held … Read more

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Chloé Zhao, Mayling Ng, France Nuyen to be Honored In-Person at Asian World Film Festival Closing Night Gala

November 9, 2021November 9, 2021 by China Underground

The 2021 Asian World Film Festival (AWFF) today announced that that two-time Oscar winner Chloé Zhao (Marvel Studios’ Eternals, Nomadland) and celebrated actors France Nuyen … Read more

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20+ Chinese Propaganda Movies

June 11, 2022October 30, 2021 by China Underground

Evolution of Chinese Propaganda Cinema, From The Red Detachment of Women to Wolf Warrior Chinese cinema in the 1980s, 1990s, and the first decade of … Read more

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3rd Taiwan Biennial Film Festival Returns to Hollywood

October 27, 2021 by China Underground

TheTaiwan Creative Content Agency (TAICCA) announced a host of outstanding events line-up for the upcoming 3rd edition of the Taiwan Biennial Film Festival (TBFF), set … Read more

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Asian World Film Festival to Open with Marvel’s Eternals November 1 in Los Angeles

October 25, 2021 by China Underground

The 2021 Asian World Film Festival (AWFF) will kick off November 1 at 5:30 pm PT with a red carpet and a 7:00 pm PT screening with … Read more

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Chinese & Taiwanese films at the 78th Venice International Film Festival

August 2, 2021 by China Underground

BIENNALE CINEMA 2021 The 78th Venice International Film Festival will take place at Venice Lido from 1 – 11 September 2021.  The Jury of Venezia … Read more

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Chloé Zhao wins Wins 2021 Oscar for Best Director and Best Movie

April 26, 2021 by China Underground

Chloé Zhao is the first Asian woman and the second woman to win the award in 93 years with the film Nomadland. Her win comes … Read more

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Interview with Hao Wu, director of the documentary 76 Days on Wuhan COVID Outbreak

January 19, 2021 by China Underground

Hao Wu is an independent filmmaker based in New York, author of the acclaimed documentary People’s Republic of Desire and All in my Family. During … Read more

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Documentary CHINA: Root-seeking of Chinese Civilization

December 22, 2020 by China Underground

Up down the long river of history of five thousand years, what is the power, to unite all the ethnic groups together on the land … Read more

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Xiamen’s film, TV industry on fast track

December 15, 2020 by China Underground

The 33rd Golden Rooster Awards, an important event in Chinese film circles, was held from Nov 25 to 28 in Xiamen, East China’s Fujian province. … Read more

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iQIYI Original Interactive VR Film “Killing a Superstar” Becomes China Mainland’s First VR Production to Win Award at Venice Film Festival

September 14, 2020 by China Underground

iQIYI Inc., an innovative market-leading online entertainment service in China, announced that its original interactive virtual reality (VR) film Killing a Superstar has received the Best VR … Read more

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“CoroNation”, Ai Weiwei’s new documentary on the lockdown in Wuhan, is out now

October 29, 2020August 24, 2020 by China Underground

“Coronation” (2020) is a new documentary film by Chinese artist and dissident Ai Weiwei about the lockdown in Wuhan, China, during the Covid-19 outbreak in … Read more

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China’s First Blockbuster Of The Year, The Eight Hundred, Opens Friday At Select Theaters In The U.S. And Canada

October 29, 2020August 24, 2020 by China Underground

Shot entirely on IMAX cameras, the $80 million war epic will be released in 21 U.S. states and 6 Canadian provinces with additional markets to … Read more

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100+ Greatest Hong Kong Movies of All Time

September 21, 2022December 22, 2019 by China Underground

A short history of Hong Kong Cinema In the first episode, we retraced the history of Chinese cinema through the productions and directors who have … Read more

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100+ Greatest Chinese Movies of All Time

September 21, 2022December 11, 2019 by China Underground

A short history of Chinese Cinema Retracing the history of Chinese cinema is like retracing the history of contemporary China. Related articles: Interview with Jia … Read more

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20+ essential documentaries to watch to understand China (2021)

November 3, 2021October 30, 2019 by China Underground

The best documentaries about China Since Mao’s death, with the consequent opening of China to the world, China has been told by many directors who … Read more

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‘The Eight Hundred’ pulled at the last minute at the Shanghai Film Festival

October 29, 2020June 19, 2019 by China Underground

The new film by Hu Guan, director of Mr. Six, The Eight Hundred had been pulled at the last minute as opening screening at the … Read more

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40+ Chinese Movies, Anime, Documentaries to watch on Netflix, 2019

October 29, 2020June 14, 2019 by China Underground

A list of Chinese movies from Mainland China, Hong Kong, and Taiwan, or movies about China available on Netflix. The list includes films, documentaries, anime … Read more

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Chinese, Taiwanese and Hong Kong films announced at the Far East Film Festival 2019

October 29, 2020April 10, 2019 by China Underground

Festival President Sabrina Baracetti and Festival Coordinator Thomas Bertacche have announced the full lineup of the 21st edition of the Udine Far East Film Festival, … Read more

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A FIRST FAREWELL soon in Italian and English version

October 29, 2020March 5, 2019 by China Underground

A First Farewell won the Best Asian Future Film Award at the Tokyo International Film Festival, is set in deep northwestern China, in the impressive … Read more

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25+ Chinese Science Fiction Movies from Hong Kong, China, and Taiwan to Watch

October 25, 2021February 17, 2019 by China Underground

The best Chinese Science Fiction Movies from Hong Kong, China, and Taiwan The science fiction genre in China until a few years ago was considered … Read more

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HKIFF43 Presents Special Programmes on Legendary Actress Li Lihua and the Fifth Generation of Chinese Filmmakers

October 29, 2020February 8, 2019 by China Underground

The 43rd Hong Kong International Film Festival will pay tribute to the trailblazers of Chinese cinema – legendary actress LI Lihua and the Fifth Generation … Read more

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Raymond Chow, legendary Hong Kong producer who found Bruce Lee and Jackie Chan dies at 91

October 29, 2020November 3, 2018 by China Underground

Raymond Chow (鄒文 懐), the producer of dozens of classics from Hong Kong who found Bruce Lee, dies at age 91. Edward Yau, Hong Kong’s … Read more

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30+ Horror Movies from Hong Kong, China, and Taiwan to Watch

May 28, 2022October 5, 2018 by China Underground

The best Horror Movies from Hong Kong, China, and Taiwan Chinese folklore, black magic, and ghost stories have always inspired horror films in Hong Kong, … Read more

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Best New Chinese Movies to Watch in 2018

May 28, 2022September 22, 2018 by China Underground

Chinese movies 2018. 2018 was characterized by many actions, thriller, fantasy, and animation films. Action films and comedies, which are always very successful in China, … Read more

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Interview with director Wang Xiaoshuai

June 20, 2019May 9, 2018 by China Underground

In 2004 we met at the Venice Film Festival, a young Wang Xiaoshuai. We had the opportunity to talk about the new Chinese cinema and … Read more

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25 Chinese Animated Movies to Watch

October 25, 2021April 26, 2018 by China Underground

The best Chinese Animated Movies A list of Chinese animated films of all time, including adaptations of Chinese folklore, fantasy & sci-fi movies, and a … Read more

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Best New Chinese Movies to Watch in 2017

October 29, 2020December 10, 2017 by China Underground

Chinese movies in 2017. The most popular Chinese feature films and series released in 2017 (so far). Here are the most popular and interesting movies … Read more

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‘The Great Buddha +’ grabs 10 Golden Horse nominations

October 29, 2020October 4, 2017 by China Underground

TAIPEI, Taiwan (AP) — “The Great Buddha +” led the pack Sunday with 10 nominations, including best feature film and a best new director, for … Read more

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‘Twenty Two’ tells life stories of survivors of sexual slavery

October 29, 2020September 8, 2017 by China Underground

A Chinese-language documentary (and mainland China box-office sensation) completed with over 32,000 contributions from crowdfunding, “Twenty Two” was shot a few years ago. by James Verniere … Read more

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Kevin Kwan: Americans will embrace ‘Crazy Rich Asians’ movie

October 29, 2020August 29, 2017 by China Underground

HONG KONG (AP) — Kevin Kwan believes that America will embrace the “Crazy Rich Asians” movie, which is based on his best-selling novel of the … Read more

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Patriotic ‘Wolf Warrior 2’ is China’s biggest domestic film

October 29, 2020August 9, 2017 by China Underground

A patriotic film reportedly inspired by evacuations of Chinese civilians in Libya and Yemen has become China’s biggest-ever grossing domestic movie. BEIJING (AP) — A … Read more

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Interview: Zhang Yang – “FALLING LEAVES RETURN TO THEIR ROOTS”

October 29, 2020July 16, 2017 by China Underground

The most surprising thing about Getting Home is that it’s inspired by a true story … What happened in reality? Zhang Yang: I came across … Read more

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Made in Hong Kong Restored in 4K

October 29, 2020June 20, 2017 by China Underground

Restored in 4K by Udine’s Far East Film Festival, Fruit Chan‘s anarchic cult movie returns to Hong Kong’s cinemas on the 1st of July, exactly … Read more

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Far East Film festival presented the Line-Up of 19th edition: THE POWER OF ASIA!

October 29, 2020April 15, 2017 by China Underground

UDINE – Who turned out the lights? Nobody did, and the fuses haven’t blown. And no, it’s not even a power cut. Electricity has just … Read more

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Watch The Best Old Chinese Movies on YouTube, 1927-1949, Part 1

A Short History of the Cinema in Taiwan

G.H.Y CULTURE & MEDIA ANNOUNCES LAUNCH OF SINGAPORE-CHINA SHORT DRAMAS AND ENTERTAINMENT IP PROJECTS

Asian World Film Festival to Hold Taiwan Film Day in L.A.

Night Dream Selected for 2022 CANNESERIES

Interview with Actress & Philanthropist Nancy Kwan

25 Chinese Animated Movies to Watch

20+ essential documentaries to watch to understand China (2021)

100+ Greatest Chinese Movies of All Time

100+ Greatest Hong Kong Movies of All Time

20+ Chinese Propaganda Movies

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