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The film revolves around four threads set in vastly different geographical and social milieus across modern-day China, ranging from the bustling southern metropolis of Guangzhou to the more rural townships in Jia's home province of Shanxi. [3] Set in current times and based on allegedly true events from the recent past, the film also draws on the history of wuxia stories.
3) 1911
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A historical action war drama based on the founding of the Republic of China, when nationalist forces led by Sun Yat-sen overthrew the last ruling Qing Dynasty, which held unquestioned power and rule for 250 years. From the walls of the Forbidden City to the battlefields of China, no expense was spared in the production and no detail ignored in its quest for historical accuracy. 1911 is a true epic to be enjoyed for generations.
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19th-century China. Two master warriors are faced with their greatest challenge when the treasured Green Destiny sword is stolen. A young aristocrat prepares for an arranged marriage, but soon reveals her superior fighting talents and her deeply romantic past. As each warrior battles for justice, they come face to face with their worst enemy and the inescapable, enduring power of love.
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In her debut film, director Qiong Wang builds a riveting portrait of her family reckoning with the lasting impact of China's one-child policy. After giving birth to two daughters, Qiong's parents were desperate for a boy. When they learned that they were pregnant with a third daughter, the couple embarked on a path that would affect their family for generations to come. Filming for more than seven years, Ms. Wang courageously investigates her family's...
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Watch an epic action feature inspired by the life and times of the legendary kung fu master, Ip Man, who mentored Bruce Lee. The story spans the tumultuous Republican era that followed the fall of China's last dynasty, a time of chaos, division, and war that was also the golden age of Chinese martial arts.
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From internationally-acclaimed director Lu Chuan, an epic story of war, of dreams fulfilled and of betrayals – betrayals of friendship, of ideals, and of oneself. Yu is a young noble: handsome, brave, admired. Commander of the era’s most powerful army, he leads the revolt against the cruel Qin dynasty. Yu recognizes great potential in Liu, a peasant, and gives him command of 5,000 soldiers. Liu breaks an agreement with Yu by entering and ransacking...
11) 中国抗疫简史
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《中国抗疫简史》由上海师范大学张剑光教授在研究基础上,于春节期间紧急修改完善而成。全书梳理了三千多年来中华民族防疫抗疫的历史、经验,讴歌了中华民族面对疫疾的无情摧残,一次又一次同舟共济、坚定顽强地抗击战胜疫病的民族精神。作者还总结了中国历代对疫病的思想认识发展和医治技术进步。中国是一个勇于并善于抗击疫病的国度,有着战胜各种传染病的悠久历史。今天,随着科学技术的不断进步,只要我们在灾难面前临危不惧,相信政府、相信科学,发挥出智慧和潜能,弘扬顽强民族精神,一定能战胜各种各样的疫病。
...13) The warlords
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This lavish historical epic is set in the midst of war and political upheaval during the Taiping Rebellion of the 1860s.
14) Jian dang wei ye
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Chronicles the events between 1911 and 1921 that led to the founding of the Chinese Communist Party.
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Nie Yinniang returns after several years in exile. The mission of her order is to eliminate the tyranny of the Governors who avoid the authority of the Emperor. Now she will have to choose between sacrificing the man she loves, or break definitively with the 'Order of the Assassins.'
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At the height of the Warlord Era, China is being torn apart through internal conflict, allowing Japanese forces to gain a foothold in Northern Shanghai. Meanwhile, a celebrated Chinese hero returns to the mainland seven years after the fight that made him a myth, and assumes the identity of a caped crusader in order to expose the clandestine alliance between the Japanese and the mafia, and procure a vital assassination list.
19) Xin Shao lin si
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In the early years of the Republic, China has been plunged into chaos as feuding warlords battle to expand their power and their lands. Young army leader Hou Chieh and his sworn brother Tsao Man find themselves on opposing sides as the war escalates. The ultimate battle ensues when the army is set to besiege the peaceful Shaolin Temple and the peace-loving monks are forced to take up arms to protect their people and beloved temple.
20) Red cliff
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An Emperor declares war on two kingdoms in China to unite the entire country during 208 AD, which becomes one of the biggest military battles in history as the two kingdoms unite against the Emperor.
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