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1994 Film Art College by China Academy of Art selected for Berlinale Competition

1994 Film Art College by China Academy of Art selected for Berlinale Competition

February 2, 2023 by China Underground

The Chinese animated film Art College 1994 was selected for the Competition section at the 73rd Berlinale, announced on February 1st, 2023. This was a … Read more

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Charuvi Design Labs unveils Animated Films on Gautam Buddha’s Life Journey

February 2, 2023 by China Underground

Charuvi Design Labs completes two 30-minute Animated Films on Buddha’s Life Journey. The studio, one of Asia’s leading Animation and Design companies, has created these … Read more

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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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Interview with Actress & Philanthropist Nancy Kwan

January 21, 2022January 21, 2022 by Dominique Musorrafiti

Nancy Kwan is an acclaimed actress, producer, and philanthropist. Over the years, she was recognized as a role model to encourage Asian Americans. Born in … 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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Interview with Professor of Film Studies at Columbia University Richard Peña

October 5, 2021 by Dominique Musorrafiti

Richard Peña is a Professor of Film Studies at Columbia University, where he specializes in film theory and international cinema. From 1988 to 2012, he … 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 Action Actress JuJu Chan Szeto

March 15, 2021March 15, 2021 by Dominique Musorrafiti

JuJu Chan Szeto is a female action actress host of many talents and skills. JuJu Chan Szeto is a Chinese American action star who studied … 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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Movie Review: Mao Mao Cool by Zhang Yang

December 14, 2020 by Dominique Musorrafiti

A film about Dali focused on understanding the educational world of today’s childhood. Zhang Yang’s documentary film follows Qu Hongrui, guided by his tutor Xu … Read more

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Interview with Zhang Chong, Director of SuperMe

January 20, 2021November 29, 2020 by Dominique Musorrafiti

Zhang Chong was highly motivated to become a director since his beginning at the Beijing Film Academy. After his studies, he started a career as … 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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Super Me Review (2019): A Story of Lucid Dreaming and Redemption

November 29, 2020October 19, 2019 by Dominique Musorrafiti

Sang Yu (Darren Wang), a young writer fails to complete a job for which he was paid in advance, as he is exhausted and exhausted … Read more

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Interview with Gan Jianyu, director of Vortex

October 29, 2020October 5, 2019 by Dominique Musorrafiti

Gan Jianyu is a Chinese movie director. He was born in 1988 in Chongqing, central China. He graduated from the Director’s department of the Communication … Read more

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Interview with Zhang Bo and Zhang Chong, directors of “The Fourth Wall”

November 29, 2020September 16, 2019 by Dominique Musorrafiti

Zhang Chong and Zhang Bo are both graduates from Beijing Film Academy, they are the directors of The Fourth Wall. Zhang Chong began his film … Read more

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Review of Vortex directed by Gan Jianyu

August 19, 2019 by Dominique Musorrafiti

Liu Xiaojun (Dong Chengpeng aka Da Peng), a mechanic, after being cheated again at gambling, in desperate need of money, is forced to accept a … Read more

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Review of ‘The Fourth Wall’ by Zhang Chong, Zhang Bo

November 29, 2020July 29, 2019 by Dominique Musorrafiti

Liu Lu (Liu Lu) works in a deer farm in the mountains and one evening, during the Chinese New Year, a friend, Ma Hai (Ziyi … Read more

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Review of ‘The Sound Of Dali’ by Zhang Yang

October 29, 2020July 27, 2019 by Dominique Musorrafiti

“The Sound of Dali” is a documentary to listen to – an audiovisual symphony, where the image is a complementary and auxiliary element in the … Read more

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Review of “The Return” by Qin Hailu

October 29, 2020July 27, 2019 by Dominique Musorrafiti

A film on the drama of personal destiny, time, love, and the importance of the return to origins and roots Jiang Sheng (Chang Feng) and … 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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Interview with Hao Wu, director of ‘People’s Republic of Desire’ and ‘All in my family’

October 29, 2020June 10, 2019 by Matteo Damiani

Hao Wu (吴皓, Wu Hao, born 1972) is a Chinese-American film director, producer, and writer, director of People’s Republic of Desire, about China’s live-streaming phenomenon … Read more

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Interview with Song Wen, director and co-founder of FIRST Festival in China

October 29, 2020May 13, 2019 by Dominique Musorrafiti

Writer and director Song Wen is co-founder of the Xining FIRST International Film Festival which, celebrating independent films and emerging filmmakers. In 2015 he started … Read more

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Review of ‘The Enigma of Arrival’ by Song Wen

October 29, 2020May 12, 2019 by Dominique Musorrafiti

Four friends meet again after many years at a private dinner in a Japanese spa resort in China. Related articles: The Enigma of Arrival technical … Read more

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1994 Film Art College by China Academy of Art selected for Berlinale Competition

Charuvi Design Labs unveils Animated Films on Gautam Buddha’s Life Journey

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.

25 Chinese Animated Movies to Watch

China Movies Database, Featured, Chinese Cinema

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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