Cinema
Cinema articles and guides
Chinese Animation: From Ink Painting to Nezha's Billions
The remarkable evolution of Chinese animation — from artistic experiments to box office phenomena.
Chinese Cinema: A Beginner's Guide to 100 Years of Film
From Shanghai's golden age to modern blockbusters — the films that define Chinese visual storytelling.
The History of Martial Arts Cinema: From Shaw Brothers to Marvel
How Chinese martial arts conquered global cinema — the complete history of kung fu on screen.
Chinese Cinema: How Kung Fu Films Conquered the World
From Bruce Lee to Wong Kar-wai to Black Myth Wukong — Chinese cinema has shaped global entertainment in ways that most audiences do not realize. The influence runs deeper than flying kicks.
Chinese Cinema's Global Moment: From Wuxia to Art House to Marvel
Zhang Yimou, Ang Lee, and the Daniels all made films shaped by Chinese culture. But they represent three very different relationships between Chinese cinema and the global audience.