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Ne Zha: From Myth to Cultural Icon
Ne Zha transcended his origins as a Buddhist deity to emerge as a rebellious, anti-patriarchal hero in popular culture
How to Talk About Box Office Performance Like a Pro
Master Chinese cinephile lingo to spot gems and avoid duds
The Year in Chinese Cinema: Movies of 2024
The film market struggled in 2024, but these movies managed to stand out and make their mark
Women in Film: Three Recent Releases
A look at the recent hits and misses in female-centric cinematic sphere
Like a Rolling Stone: A Stirring Meditation on Womanhood and Defiance
Based on the true story of Su Min, China’s latest box office hit reflects on the quiet endurance of generations of women and questions whether leaving is the end—or just the first step toward reclaiming independence
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
Total Recap: The Rise of Bite-Sized Cinema
From short summaries to full contextual breakdowns, movie recap videos are diverse, controversial, and wildly popular
On the Trail of China’s Last Reindeer Herders
Renowned documentary director Gu Tao recounts his journey into indie filmmaking and his years living with Ewenki herders in northern China
What Spooked China’s Horror Film Industry?
China’s domestic horror films still struggle to impress audiences
The Rough Reality for China’s Indie Documentary Filmmakers
Documentary-makers have been turning out works of high artistic and social value since the 1990s. But is their golden age over?