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Chinese star: Jay Chou 周杰伦
Basic information real name:周杰伦 Foreign Name:Jay Chou Nickname:周董、小公举 Birthplace: New Taipei City, Taiwan Province Date of birth: January 18, 1979 Graduated from Tamkang High School Blood type: O type Height: 175 cm Occupation: Singer, Musician, Actor, Director, Screenwriter Jay Chou is a very talented musician, who composes all of his own songs as well as produces songs for other artists. His new album “Opus 12″ was released by the end of 2012. Two songs from the album got 1000 hits within one hour after their release, showing his unparalleled popularity. In addition, his movie “The Rooftop,” which was also directed by him, will bereleased in July. Occupation: singer, actor Income: 104.2 million yuan (US$16.86 million) Wealth ranking: 3 Media Exposure Ranking (Internet): 9 Media Exposure Ranking (Newspapers): 13 Media Exposure Ranking (Magazine &TV): 38 Early experiences Jay Chou was born in New Taipei City, Taiwan, with ancestral roots in Yongchun County, Quanzhou City, Fujian Province. At the age of 4, his mother Ye Huimei sent him to the Danjiangshan Ye Preschool Music Class to learn piano. In the second year of junior high school, Jay Chou was raised by his mother Ye Huimei after his parents divorced due to personality differences. During the middle school entrance…- 0
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Snow Flower and the Secret Fan – 雪花秘扇 – Chinese Movies
English name:Snow Flower and the Secret Fan Broadcast time:June 24, 2011 Starring:李冰冰(Li Bingbing)、全智贤(Gianna Jun)、邬君梅(Vivian Wu)、休·杰克曼(Hugh Jackman)、高圣远(Archie David Kao) director:王颖(Wayne Wang) Introduction "Snow Flower and the Secret Fan" is a drama and historical film produced and distributed by Fox Searchlight, Huayi Brothers Media Group and Shanghai Film (Group) Co., Ltd. It is directed by Wang Ying, written by Angela Workman, Ronald Bass and Michael Ray, and co-starred by Li Bingbing, Jeon Ji-hyun, Vivian Wu and Hugh Jackman. The film was released in China on June 24, 2011. The film is adapted from the novel "Snow Flower and the Secret Fan" by Chinese-American writer Lisa Kwong, telling the poignant and tactful love story between two women in the late Qing Dynasty and modern times. In 2011, the film won the Golden Angel Film Award at the 7th China-US Film Festival; in 2012, the film won the 21st Shanghai Film Critics Association Award for the Top Ten Films. "Snow Flower and the Secret Fan" is a drama and historical film produced and distributed by Fox Searchlight, Huayi Brothers Media Group and Shanghai Film (Group) Co., Ltd. It is directed by Wang Ying, written by Angela Workman, Ronald Bass and Michael Ray, and co-starred…- 0
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Chinese Women Star: Jolin Tsai(蔡依林)
Basic information Stage name:蔡依林 Foreign Name:Jolin Tsai Born:September 15, 1980 in Sinjhuang City, Taiwan Constellation:处女座 blood type:A型 Height:161 cm Early experiences Jolin Tsai, whose real name is Jolin Tsai and former name is Yiling Tsai, was born in Tong'an District, Xiamen City, Fujian Province, on September 15, 1980 in Xinzhuang City, Taipei County, Taiwan, China, China (now Xinzhuang District, Xinbei City). Jolin Tsai ranks second in his family. He has an elder sister, Cai Minwen, and his father, Cai Zhuchen, was engaged in accounting work; Mother Huang Chunmei is low-key and rarely appears in front of the media. She has been volunteering at Taipei Hospital for ten years. Jolin Tsai graduated from Jingmei Girls' High School and was admitted to the English Department of Fu Jen Catholic University through recommendation. She was classmates with singer Zhan Wenting. In high school, Jolin Tsai formed a band called "Twister", but because the musicians she collaborated with were not very strong, every performance was either rushed or delayed, which made Jolin Tsai, as the lead singer, feel useless. In April 1998, Jolin Tsai, who was still studying at Jingmei Girls' High School, participated in the "Freshman Card Battle" music competition organized by MTV…- 0
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30 Best Chinese Movies Ever Made
Before starting off with this article, I would like to state one thing: Hollywood is not the be all and end all of cinema. While it is true that Hollywood is home to some of the greatest filmmakers of the world, it is also a fact that the obsession surrounding Hollywood is a product of certain not-so-obvious factors. First of all, as the genius Satyajit Ray points out, for filmmakers of the rest of the world, it is impossible to make a film like Spartacus as such an elaborate set is beyond their means. So, obviously, they have to devise new ways to enrich their art and yet keep the costs at a minimum. The glamour associated with Hollywood often overshadows the works of artists from the rest of the world even if they are as good as, if not better than, filmmakers from America. Although China and the surrounding East Asian nations are making a lot of strides in making great cinema, we don’t see them getting the due credit for their work neither do they get the necessary exposure. The need of the hour is for the Asian filmmakers to match the production budget and the technological advancements…- 0
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[TOP 10] COMPLETE ROMANCE CHINESE DRAMA ON YOUTUBE [ENG SUBS + LINKS]
With all the Chinese Drama currently accessible online, its hard to figure out on which platform the drama is available but we always skip searching for dramas on youtube. Today, we rounded up a few Romantic Chinese Drama available online on official Youtube channels that offer just what you’re looking for. They’re totally free, which means there’s no need to pay for a subscription fee! Just visit link for these dramas mentioned in the video description and watch to you heart’s content! A LOVE SO BEAUTIFUL It starts off with high school classmates Chen Xiao Xi and Jiang Chen who are also neighbors. Xiao Xi, a cheerful girl who doesn't study much, is expressive about her admiration towards Jiang Chen, the popular guy known for his looks and high grades. Together with their fellow classmates the funny Lu Yang, athletic but loyal Jing Xiao, and cool swimming team member Wu Bo Song, they embark on high school life to university until their adult life. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ReRLQ9GN2iQ&list=PL-qn-eiR753fdFDHsrXjvL6eWG2qyKeQs PUT YOUR HEAD ON MY SHOULDER On the cusp of graduation, an accounting major searching for her career winds up living with a genius physics student who shakes up her daily routine. Situ Mo is…- 0
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[TOP 20] ‘FANTASY’ CHINESE DRAMA
Many people watch drama in order to escape the real world and to be completely engaged with what is being shown on the screen. The fantasy genre fits perfectly with this type of viewing as it contains elements of magic, escapism, myth and the supernatural. Here are the list of 20 C-Drama that will take you to other world. ETERNAL LOVE A couple who fell in love, despite the obstacles set from the last generation overcome them to be together eternally. LEGEND OF FU YAO Adopted as an orphan, Fu Yao served as a slave for the Xuan Yuan sect in the Taiyuan Kingdom. After a series of tragedies, she journeyed across the lands in search of ways to lift the curse that blighted her life. Along the way, she meets the Crown Prince of Tianquan, Zhang Sun Wu Ji, and falls in love with him. Together, they tackled political issues in the five kingdoms and unearth secrets regarding her birth. GUARDIAN A world beyond scientific understanding with a group of passionate adults trying to solve cases done by such forces. ~~ Guardian is based on the novel Zhen Hun written by Priest. Zhao Yunlan and Shen Wei are tasked…- 0
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Chinese Women Star: Cecilia Cheung(张柏芝)
Cecilia Cheung Pak-Chi is a Hong Kong actress and pop singer. She's famous for her roles in "The Lion Roars" (2002), "Lost in Time" (2003) and "The Promise" (2005). Cheung married actor and singer Nicholas Tse in 2006 and has two sons with him. Cheung can be most recently seen in this year's "All's Well, Ends Well 2011." Her income reached 30.5 million yuan (US$4.72 million) in the assessment period. Basic information real name:张柏芝 Foreign Name:Cecilia Cheung Birthplace: Hong Kong, China Date of birth: May 24, 1980 Graduation institution: Rmit Holmes College, Australia Constellation: Gemini Blood type: Type B Height: 165 cm Early experiences Cecilia Cheung was born in Pak Man House between Yau Ma Tei and Jordan in Hong Kong. She has loved singing since childhood and has been an active participant and organizer of some cultural performances in her class since entering school. When Cecilia Cheung was 9 years old, her parents divorced. At the age of 13, she went to Melbourne, Australia with her mother to attend high school, and later enrolled in the local Camberwell Girls Grammer School; During her studies in Australia, she went out to work part-time without telling her family.In 1998, Cecilia Cheung…- 0
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Born to Defence – 中华英雄(1986) – Chinese Movies
English name:Born To Defence Broadcast time:February 16, 1986 Starring:李连杰(Jet Li)、赵尔康(Erkang zhao)、宋佳(송가)、Kurt Roland Petersson、Paulo Tocha director:李连杰(Jet Li) Introduction Today,I'd like to introduce a 1986 Hong Kong action film, Born to Defence (中华英雄zhōnghuá yīngxióng).It is marked the directorial debut of Jet Li (李连杰Li Liánjié), who also stars in the film. The film features fight choreography by Tsui Siu-Ming. The film is set in China following the end of World War II and the liberation of China. It centers on Jet Li's character and his confrontations with navy sailors, who are portrayed as rapacious villains, from China's ally, the United States, primarily in the boxing ring as Li's character is an avid athlete. Plot In 1945, the Anti-Japanese War ended. Xiao Jie was a soldier who had experienced many battles. He came to Qingdao from the northeast and joined Zhang, the platoon leader who had been through life and death with him. Lao Zhang made a living by pulling a rickshaw. Although they were of different ages, they were as close as brothers. At that time, there were American troops stationed in Qingdao, and some of them were arrogant. Hans, an American officer, drove his car recklessly in the downtown area. Jie was injured in an attempt to…- 0
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Butterfly and Sword – 新流星蝴蝶剑(1993) – Chinese Movies
English name:Butterfly and Sword Broadcast time:January 16, 1993 Starring:梁朝伟(Tony Leung Chiu-Wai)、杨紫琼(Yeoh Choo Kheng)、王祖贤(JoeyWong)、甄子丹(Donnie Yen) director:麦当杰 Introduction Today,we are going to talk about a 1993 film named Butterfly and Sword (新流星蝴蝶剑xīn liúxīng húdiéjiàn), which is derived from a popular Gu Long novel and a remake of an early 1980s Shaw Brothers flick called Killer Clans (流星蝴蝶剑liúxīng húdiéjiàn) and originally directed by Chu Yuan. Here Michael Mak Tong-kit(麦当杰Mài Dāngjié)directs. It’s both a period piece and fantasy martial arts, courtesy of Ching Siu-tung (程小东Chéng Xiăodōng) serving up plentiful portions of wirework. Plot During the Ming Dynasty, eunuchs seized power, and the East Factory Cao Gonggong and the West Factory Li Gonggong became two opposing forces. The paralyzed Cao Gonggong discovered that Li Gonggong colluded with Sun Yubo, the owner of Juxian Villa, in the martial arts world to rebel, and wanted to get his secret letter to expose his conspiracy. Boss Gao sent Meng and Ye to Cao's mansion after obtaining the secret letter, and found that Cao was not paralyzed, but a person with extremely strong martial arts. "Happy Forest" two masters Meng Xinghun (played by Tony Leung) and Ye Xiang (played by Donnie Yen) are both orphans adopted by "Happy Forest" owner Boss Gao (played by Michelle Yeoh) since childhood, and…- 0
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[TOP 15] MOST POPULAR CHINESE DRAMAS ON NETFLIX
If you’ve decided to dip your toe into watching some of the best C-dramas on Netflix, we’re here to help with suggestions of our favorite ones! One of the great things about Netflix is that it’s made it much easier for viewers to enjoy series from all over the world. From innocent tails of young love, to historical settings, and to fantasies – there’s a little bit of everything for fans to enjoy in Chinese Dramas! THE UNTAMED Wei Wu Xian and Lan Wang Ji, two talented disciples of respectable clans, meet during a cultivation training and accidentally discover a secret carefully hidden for many years. Taking on the legacy of their ancestors, they decide to rid the world of the ominous threat, but in a dramatic turn of events, Wei Wu Xian dies. Sixteen years later, Wei Wu Xian is brought back to life through a self-sacrificing ritual. He conceals himself behind a mask and assumes the identity of his summoner. Soon Wei Wu Xian reunites with Lan Wang Ji, and the pair starts working together to solve the mysteries of the present and unravel the truth behind the events of the past. LOVE O2O Bei Wei Wei has…- 0
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Chinese star: Huang Xiaoming 黄晓明
Basic information real name:黄晓明 Foreign Name:Huang Xiaoming Birthplace: Shinan District, Qingdao City, Shandong Province Date of birth: November 13, 1977 Graduation institution: Beijing Film Academy Constellation: Scorpio Blood type: O type Height: 179 cm Occupation: Actor Income: 75.9 million yuan (US$12.3 million) Wealth ranking: 9 Media Exposure Ranking (Internet): 40 Media Exposure Ranking (Newspapers): 14 Media Exposure Ranking (Magazine &TV): 13 Huang Xiaoming, one of the most famous young actors in China, became the boss himselfwhen he opened the Huang Xiaoming Studio in 2011. His two films “American Dreams inChina” and “White Haired Witch” were recently released. His performances in these two films received the praise of many critics. In 2013, he topped the list of biggest earning stars with 392million yuan (US$63.43 million). Character experience Early experiences In 1984, Huang Xiaoming was spotted by people from a film studio and invited to play the lead role in a children's movie. However, due to his introverted personality and shyness when encountering strangers, he was replaced by people from the studio. In the summer of 1996, Huang Xiaoming participated in an interview at the Beijing Film Academy and received recognition from Professor Cui Xinqin; In the same year, he was admitted to the undergraduate program of the… -
Let the Bullets Fly 让子弹飞 – Chinese Movies
Overview Chinese Name:让子弹飞 English Name:Let the Bullets Fly Other Names: Rang Zi Dan Fei Director: Jiang Wen 姜文 Screenwriter: Jiang Wen 姜文,Guo Junli 郭俊立,Li Bukong 李不空 Starring: Jiang Wen 姜文,Ge You 葛优,Chow Yun-Fat 周润发 Release Year:2010 Running time : 132 Minutes Brief Introduction of Let The Bullets Fly Let the Bullets Fly (simplified Chinese: 让子弹飞) is a 2010 action comedy film written and directed by Jiang Wen, based on a story by Ma Shitu (马识途), a famous Sichuanese writer. The film is set in Sichuan during the 1920s when the bandit Zhang (Jiang Wen) descends upon a town posing as its new governor. The film also stars Chow Yun-fat, Ge You, Carina Lau, Chen Kun and Zhou Yun. Let the Bullets Fly was originally to be released in September 2010 but was pushed back to December. Made in Mandarin and Sichuanese, the film broke several box office records in China, and has received critical acclaim, when it was released. Let the Bullets Fly grossed 674 million yuan (US$110 million) in Chinese box office and $140 million worldwide. Plot of Let The Bullets Fly In the lawless land that is rural China in the 1920s, legendary bandit “Pocky” Zhang (Jiang Wen) and his gang stage a…- 0
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Chinese Women Star: Fan Bingbing(范冰冰)
Basic information real name:范冰冰 Foreign Name:Fan Bingbing Birthplace: Qingdao, Shandong Graduated from: Film-Television and Communication College Of Shan Constellation: Virgo Blood type: Type B Height: 168 cm Fan Bingbing is a famous actress in China and popularly referred to as "China's Monica Bellucci." In 2011, her popularity in China rose due to her performances in "Shaolin" and "Buddha Mountain." She won the Best Actress Award at the 2010 Tokyo International Film Festival for her role in "Buddha Mountain." She also appeared at the 64th Cannes Film Festival to promote her new film "My Way." Fan is also working her way up in the international fashion circle and is involved in many advertisements and commercial activities, according to a Xinhua profile. Her income reached 51 million yuan (US$7.88 million) in the assessment period. Performing experience In 1996, Fan Bingbing participated in the filming of the TV drama "Strong Women" starring Liu Xuehua and Shao Bing. In 1997, Qiong Yao approached Liu Xuehua to select actors for the Qing Dynasty palace drama "Huan Zhu Ge", and Liu Xuehua recommended Fan Bingbing to Qiong Yao. On April 28, 1998, "Huan Zhu Ge Ge" premiered on Taiwan's CTV. After being introduced to mainland China… -
Wild China 美丽中国纪录片
"We want the Chinese to feel proud of their countryside and wildlife, to care about it and to seek to ensure its survival. We also hope to redress the negative view of China's environment propagated in western media."— Series Producer Phil Chapman, writing in BBC Wildlife magazine Wild China is a six-part nature documentary series on the natural history of China, co-produced by the BBC Natural History Unit and China Central Television (CCTV) and filmed entirely in high-definition (HD). With wildlife filmmaking in its infancy in China, and a perception in the developed world of a country plagued by environmental problems, the producers hoped that the series would change attitudes in both the East and the West. Filming for the series took place over 16 months, and involved half a million miles of travel on 57 separate filming trips to some of China's most inaccessible and spectacular locations. The production team shot over 500 hours of HD footage in 26 of China's 30 provinces. Despite being granted unprecedented access to many remote and protected areas, one of the main challenges faced by the filmmakers was finding wildlife. Although 15% of China's territory has some form of protection, this is not…- 0
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Chinese star: Chris Lee 李宇春
Basic information real name:李宇春 Foreign Name:Chris Lee Nickname:小宇、春春、小葱 Birthplace: Chengdu, Sichuan Province Date of birth: March 10, 1984 Graduation institution: Sichuan Conservatory of Music Constellation: Pisces Blood type: Type A Height: 175 cm Occupation: singer, actress Income: 40.9 million yuan (US$6.62 million) Wealth ranking: 30 Media Exposure Ranking (Internet): 19 Media Exposure Ranking (Newspapers): 25 Media Exposure Ranking (Magazine &TV): 36 Chris Lee was the first super star chosen by ordinary people and she was rewarded the honorary title of “Asia Hero” by Time magazine. Her latest album “Old If Not Wild” was released in September of 2012. She participated in much of the album’s production. Additionally, she also participated in Lai Shengchuan’s drama “A Dream Like a Dream.” Early experiences On March 10, 1984, Li Yuchun was born into an ordinary family in Chengdu, Sichuan. His father was a railway police officer, and his mother took care of the family's daily life. Her grandfather, who is a professor of Chinese at Sichuan University, gave her a name, which means: I hope she will always be full of vitality and spring like the spring of the universe. Since the age of 12, Li Yuchun has been living on campus and studying. Her upbringing is strict, and… -
Chinese Women Star: Barbie Hsu(大S徐熙媛)
Basic information real name:徐熙媛 Alias:大S Foreign Name:Barbie Hsu Place of birth: Taipei, Taiwan, China Province, China Date of birth: October 6th, 1976 alma mater:Taipei Hwa Kang Arts School(台北市华冈艺术学校) Constellation: Libra Blood type: Type B Height: 163 cm Barbie Hsu is a Taiwanese actress most well-known for her role as Shan Cai in the Taiwanese drama "Meteor Garden." She also had a singing career and hosting experience. She was in a duo group called ASOS (A Sisters of Shu) with her sister Dee Hsu. After breaking up with Vic Chou in 2008, she married Chinese catering millionaire Wang Xiaofei in Beijing last year in a much talked about wedding. Her income reached 33.72 million yuan (US$5.21 million) in the assessment period.The two have decided to peacefully terminate their marriage. Performing experience Starlight begins to shine In 1993, Xu Xiyuan and her sister Xu Xidi (Xiao S) officially debuted under the name of the singing group "SOS". Subsequently, the first album "Occupy Youth" was released. After publishing several albums, due to copyright and management contract issues with SOS's stage name, they were forced to ban the publication of audio works. It was not until joining Wang Weizhong that the last album "Abnormal… -
A Girl from Hunan – 湘女萧萧 (1986) – Chinese Movies
English name: Broadcast time:March 28, 2012 Starring:娜仁花 director:谢飞、乌兰 Introduction Today, I will introduce a Chinese film which called A Girl from Hunan (湘女萧萧xiāngnǔ xiāoxiāo). So let us have a brief introduction. A Girl from Hunan (湘女萧萧Xiāngnǔ xiāoxiāo) is a 1986 Chinese drama film directed by Xie Fei (谢飞Xiè Fēi) and U Lan (乌兰Wū Lán). The film is based on a 1929 short story, Xiao Xiao (潇潇Xiāo Xiāo), by author Shen Congwen (沈从文Shěn Cóngwén). Plot A Girl from Hunan tells the story of a willful young girl who, at the start of the film, is about to enter into an arranged marriage with a two-year old child, Chun Guan (春官Chūn Guān). Xiao Xiao, the girl in question, is only twelve.Left by her uncle in this remote village, Xiao Xiao is expected to be less of a wife than a mother to her new husband and lives under the domineering control of her mother-in-law. Now sixteen, Xiao Xiao catches the eye of a farmhand, Hua Gou (花狗Huā Gǒu). She lets herself be seduced by him and soon finds herself pregnant. Knowing that the traditional village still executes women for adultery, Xiao Xiao is desperate to abort the baby but fails to accomplish her goal. With her pregnancy clear, Xiao Xiao faces the wrath of her mother-in-law, only…- 0
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Chinese Women Star: Lin Chi-ling(林志玲)
Lin Chi-ling is a supermodel and actress in Taiwan and the Chinese mainland. "Famed for her gentle demeanor and physical beauty, Lin replaced Stephanie Siao to be ‘The First Face of Taiwan' by members of the Taiwanese media in 2003. Lin's meteoric rise to fame caused Taiwanese commentators and scholars to coin the phrase ‘The Lin Chi-Ling Phenomenon.'" Her performance of magic tricks on CCTV New Year's gala was welcomed by many audiences. She earns most of her income from commercial advertisements and endorsements. Her income reached 56.55 million yuan (US$8.74 million) in the assessment period. Born: Nov. 29, 1974, in Taipei, Taiwan Foreign name:Lin Chi-ling ethnic:汉族 Nationality:China Graduate School:University of Toronto(多伦多大学) height:175 cm Films: "Red Cliff," "The Magic Aster," "The Treasure Hunter," "Moon Lovers," "Welcome to Sha Ma Town," "Love on Credit" Early life Lin Chi-ling was born on November 29, 1974 in a merchant family in Taipei, Taiwan. Lin Chi-ling's family is well-off. Her father, Lin Fannan, is a successful businessman engaged in aluminum products and technology. He once founded "Aierfa Industrial Co., Ltd." and "Shengxin Trading Company". Her mother, Wu Cimei, also has her own business, and her brother, Lin Zhihong, later ran a cosmetics business. Lin Chi-ling completed… -
A Chinese Ghost Story 倩女幽魂 – Chinese Movies
English name:A Chinese Ghost StoryBroadcast time:1986Starring:张国荣(Leslie Cheung)、王祖贤(JoeyWong)、午马director:程小东 Introduction "A Chinese Ghost Story" is a fantasy film produced by Tsui Hark, directed by Cheng Xiaodong, written by Pu Songling and Ruan Jizhi, and starring Leslie Cheung, Joey Wong, Wu Ma, Wong Jing, and Lin Wei. The film was released in Hong Kong, China on July 18, 1987.The film is a remake of the 1960 Shaw Brothers film of the same name. It tells the story of Yan Chixia helping Ning Caichen to deal with the tree spirit grandma and helping the love between the scholar Ning Caichen and the female ghost Nie Xiaoqian.In 1987, the film won the "Best Adapted Screenplay" at the 24th Taiwan Film Golden Horse Awards, and was nominated for the "Best Film" at the 7th Hong Kong Film Awards in 1988. Today let's take a brief introduction of a famous Chinese movie named "A Chinese Ghost Story".A Chinese Ghost Story (Qiannv Youhun) is a 1987 Hong Kong ghost film starring Leslie Cheung and Joey Wong, produced by Tsui Hark, and directed by Ching Siu-tung. The plot was adopted from a short story of Qing Dynasty Writer Pu Songling’s Strang Stories from a Chinese Studio (Liaozhai Zhiyi). The film is a classic…- 0
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The People’s Artist, Zhao Dan 人民艺术家赵丹 ~ Chinese Movies&TV
Basic information 本 名赵丹 外文名Feng'ao Zhao 出生地江苏省扬州市 出生日期1915年6月27日 逝世日期1980年10月10日 毕业院校上海美术专科学校 政治面貌中共党员 Character experience In 1916, when Zhao Dan was two years old, he moved with his parents to Nantong. His father opened a cinema in Nantong and was influenced by his family in his youth, with a passion for art. In middle school, I once organized a "Little Drama Society" with my friends Gu Ke, Qian Qianli, Zhu Jinming, and performed some progressive plays. In 1931, he was admitted to the art college founded by Liu Haisu, where he studied landscape painting under Huang Binhong and Pan Tianshou. During this time, he participated in the American Drama Troupe, Xindi Drama Society, and Tuosheng Drama Society, and actively participated in the activities of the "Leftist Drama Federation". Later, he changed his name to "Zhao Dan" and went deep into factories, cities, and schools to perform anti Japanese and salvation plays. In 1932, she was spotted by the celebrity film company Li Pingqian and officially entered the entertainment industry by playing a playboy in the silent film "Pipa Spring Lament". In 1933, he joined the Chinese Leftist Dramatists Alliance; In the same year, he co starred with Gu Lanjun in the drama film… -
Ashima – 阿诗玛 – Chinese Movies
English name:AshimaBroadcast time:January 1, 1979Starring:杨丽坤、包斯尔director:刘琼 Introduction Today let's take a brief introduction of a famous Chinese movie named "Ashima".Ashima is the first color musical film with wide screen revue and stereo in China, produced by Shanghai Film Studio, directed by famous director Liu Qiong, starred by Yang Likun and other people. This film won the Best Dance Film Award of Sandander the 3rd International Music and Dance Festival in 1982 and Wenhua Award (issued by Ministry of Culture of the People’s Republic of China) in 1994. It was appraised as a classic of the 20th century. Plot This film was adapted from Ashima, a famous long poem of Sani people of the Yi nationality. Its plot goes like this: a beautiful girl of the Yi Nationality named Ahima lived in Azhuodi of Yunnan province. Ashima and Ahei, a brave and ingenuous youth loved each other. On the traditional festival of Sani people, Ahei defeat the rich boy Azhi both in shooting and wrestling. He got the ribbon and engaged to Ashima. However, Azhi also took a fancy at Ashima. He rob Ashima when Ahei was not at home. Finally Ahei took Ashima back from Azhi by winning him in singing and shooting. On their happy…- 0
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Famous Chinese Actor, Kwan Tak-hing 中国著名演员关德兴 ~ Chinese Movies&TV
Paul Mauriat's History Born on June 27, 1905 in Guangzhou, with ancestral roots in Chikan Town, Kaiping City, Guangdong Province, he was the second child from a poor family. His father passed away due to illness in his early years. At the age of 12, Guan Dexing began to earn money through hard work and worked in the construction industry. At the age of 13, he worked as a waiter in a restaurant in Singapore and started learning opera, apprenticing under the young master New Taipei. At the age of 16, Guan Dexing went to Guangzhou to participate in the "Red Boat Troupe" and often performed in rural areas. Later, in order to further his studies in Cantonese opera, he became a disciple of Liang Yuanheng. He has a passion for screenwriting and has written a long novel, but it has never been published.In 1928 (at the age of 23), Guan Dexing got married and his wife was the daughter of actor "Zhajiao Sheng". Later, they had a son named Guan Hanquan. In 1932, he starred in the movie 'Song Lovers' in San Francisco, USA. In 1935, he starred in 'Yesterday's Song'. During the War of Resistance Against Japan, he… -
The Flowers of War – 金陵十三钗 – Chinese Movies
Introduction Today let’s take a brief introduction of a famous Chinese movie named “The Flowers of War”.Based on Yan Geling‘s novel “13 Flowers of Nanjing,” the Nanjing massacre plays front and center in director Zhang Yimou‘s tale. Zhang Yimou’s great gift for stories of resilient women serves him well in “The Flowers of War,” a uniquely harrowing account of the rape of Nanjing. Simultaneously florid and gritty, this fictitious drama about convent students and prostitutes hiding together from the 1937 Japanese onslaught is a work of often garish dramatic flourishes yet undeniable emotional power, finding humor and heartbreak in a tale of unlikely heroism in close quarters. Making his way through the bombed-out rubble of Nanjing, American mortician John Miller (Bale) arrives at a cathedral to attend to a recently deceased priest. To the dismay of the church’s boy warden, George, and the dozen or so adolescent girl students in his care, Miller turns out to be a genially lazy opportunist who immediately plunders the communion wine supply. When a small army of courtesans barge into the church seeking sanctuary from the Japanese, who have overtaken the city, Miller is delighted at the prospect of his own personal harem and flirts aggressively with…- 0
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Woman Sesame Oil Maker – 香魂女(1993) – Chinese Movies
English name:Woman Sesame Oil Maker Broadcast time:February 1993 Starring:斯琴高娃(Stchingowa)、伍宇娟、陈宝国、雷恪生 director:谢飞 Introduction Today, I will introduce a Chinese film which called Woman Sesame Oil Maker (香魂女xiāng hún nǚ). So let us have a brief introduction. Woman Sesame Oil Maker is a 1993 Chinese film in the Mandarin language. In the English speaking world it has been released in the UK under the title Women from the Lake of Scented Souls (the more literal translation) and more recently on DVD as Woman Sesame Oil Maker. It is adapted from a novel by Zhou Daxin (周大新Zhōu Dàxīn), "The Fragrant Oil Mill by the Lake of Scented Souls" (香魂塘畔的香油坊Xiāng Hún Táng Pàn de Xiāng Yóu Fāng). The film is adapted and directed by Xie Fei (谢飞Xiè Fēi ) and tells the story of a woman in a small village in Hebei (河北Héběi ) who runs a small sesame oil business that becomes unexpectedly successful, but who then uses her money to buy for her mentally disabled son a peasant bride. Plot Illiterate villager Second Sister Xiang (香二嫂Xiāng èr sǎo ) was sold as a tongyangxi (童养媳Tóngyǎngxí ) to her present husband, a man with a lame leg, when she was seven. She has an intellectually disabled son Dongzi (东子Dōngzǐ ), who suffers from epileptic fits and is now grown up,…- 0
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