Communist propaganda

List of Chinese communist propaganda movies: Chinese dramas, documentaries, war movies, communist wuxiapians, etc.

Poster for the movie "Woman Basketball Player No. 5"

Woman Basketball Player No. 5

Woman Basketball Player No. 5 is a 1957 Chinese film presented by Tian Ma Film Studio and directed by Xie Jin, starring Qin Yi, Liu Qiong, Cao Qiwei and Wang Qi. It is the first colored sports movie filmed after the formation of the People’s Republic of China, and also the first film directed by renowned film director Xie Jin.

Poster for the movie "Eight Hundred Heroes"

Eight Hundred Heroes

The film is based on the true story of a regiment of nationalist troop fighting Japanese forces several times of their strength. Due to the political reasons, such historical topic is avoided in China, and even after the reform, the cautious approach needs outside help from Hong Kong, but such attempts still deserves a great salute.

Poster for the movie "Blood on Wolf Mountain"

Blood on Wolf Mountain

Blood on Wolf Mountain tells the story of a village that is beset by a pack of wolves. Made just prior to the commencement of full-scale war with the Japanese, the film itself is often considered an allegory of conflict between China and Japan.

Poster for the movie "The Little Flower"

The Little Flower

This movie is adapted from the novel Heroes in Tongbai. Xiao Hua, a sister of Zhao Yongsheng, is deserted by her poor family. He Xiangdong, a woodworker, adopts her and rename her He Cuigu. To steer clear of arrest by the enemy, Dong Hongguo, offspring of a revolutionary family, is renamed Xiao Hua so as to be adopted by her adopter. Later, Zhao Yongsheng’s parents are killed by the enemy, he joins the Liberation Army. … Read more

Poster for the movie "Threshold of Spring"

Threshold of Spring

An idealistic youth moves to the countryside in search of a purer, more honest society, but finds injustice even in his remote village.

Poster for the movie "Ying xiong er nu"

Heroic Breed – Ying xiong er nu

An army officer has a chance encounter with a young soldier, the son of an old comrade in arms. The soldier tells the officer he has a sister who is also in the army. When the young soldier is killed in action, the officer visits her to pay his respects, and recognizes her as his own child, given up for adoption 18 years earlier. This presents him with a dilemma, wanting to reconnect with the … Read more

Poster for the movie "Bud of the Motherland"

Bud of the Motherland

Tells a story of how two pupils are brought up the spirit of collectivism with the help of their teachers and Young Pioneers.

Poster for the movie "Breaking with Old Ideas"

Breaking with Old Ideas

The film tells the story of the Communist Labour College that opened in the 1960s. Long Guozheng, an emissary from the Communist government and Li Jinfeng, a female peasant student, must fight against the school’s more conservative elements. In the film’s climax, Li is put on trial and is about to be expelled from the school when she is saved by a pronouncement from Chairman Mao himself. Topic: communist propaganda

Poster for the movie "The Red Detachment of Women"

The Red Detachment of Women

Adapted from the earlier film of the same title, The Red Detachment of Women is a Chinese ballet which premiered in 1964 and was one of the Eight Model Operas which dominated the national stage during the Cultural Revolution. It is best known in the West as the ballet performed for U.S. President Richard Nixon on his visit to China in February 1972.