15 best Chinese films

Hero

• Fantasy, Action, Drama, 2002.
• Duration: 96 minutes.
• IMDb: 7,9.

The parable illustrating the Confucian notions of justice and duty, wisdom and valor. The nameless hero comes to the court of the ruler of the Qin Dynasty and tells how he won three enemies that threaten the life of the ruler. However, the truth is revealed at once: we will see just three versions of events, in question.

Addictive and deep storyline complements the beautiful visuals: the film is sure to bring you Aesthetic pleasure.

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Farewell My Concubine

• Drama, romance, 1993.
• Duration: 156 minutes.
• IMDb: 8,1.

The film is about how art becomes life, and life - art. This is the story of two actors of the Beijing Opera and a former courtesan, who was closely connected with them. Presentation on stage and backstage events take place against the backdrop of political turmoil, and this combination gives dynamic plot, emotional depth and the ability to immerse the first half of the atmosphere Beijing XX century.

The painting is one of the central works of the so-called fifth generation of Chinese filmmakers and won the "Palme d'Or" and many other international film awards.

Earthquake

• Drama, 2010.
• Duration: 136 minutes.
• IMDb: 7,6.

Tangshan earthquake in 1976 claimed the lives of hundreds of thousands of people and has become the second most fatal in recorded history. It is dedicated to the disaster film directed by Feng Xiaogang.

Little daughter and son Lee came under Yuanni blockage. The mother had a chance to save only one child, or two would have died. The woman had to make the most difficult choice - to live with this on.

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Live

• Drama, War, History, 1994.
• Duration: 133 minutes.
• IMDb: 8,3.

The epic saga Zhang Yimou about how one family, once rich and influential, experienced a large-scale historical events of the mid XX century: civil war in China and "cultural revolution».

In the homeland of the film was banned for criticizing the communist government policies. However, abroad now appreciated and awarded three prizes at the Cannes Film Festival in 1994.

Infernal Affairs

• Thriller, Drama, Crime, 2002.
• Duration: 101 min.
• IMDb: 8,1.

Hong Kong mafia boss introduces her man to the police. However, among his entourage also have a "mole" - undercover cop. Both sides are trying to expose each other, and begins a deadly game.

If the tie seems familiar to you, then you probably watched "The Departed," Scorsese received four "Oscar". This is a remake of "Infernal Affairs," which according to the psychological tension, calibrated plot and subtleties of acting has little to beat.

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Raise the Red Lantern

• Drama, romance, history, 1991.
• Duration: 125 minutes.
• IMDb: 8,2.

The effect of this chamber drama is set in the estate of a wealthy Chinese feudal. Young Sunlyan sell him a wife, and she becomes the youngest, the fourth mistress. All the inhabitants of the estate must comply with a variety of traditions and rituals, and for the attention of Mr. sophisticated methods of waging war, hidden from prying eyes.

Ip Man

• Action, Drama, 2008.
• Duration: 106 minutes.
• IMDb: 8,1.

The film is based on real events in the life of a martial arts master Ip Man - the mentor of the legendary Bruce Lee. Yip Man first opened a school of style Wing Chun and carefully selected the deserving students. And in the film shows his opposition to the Japanese occupation during the Second Sino-Japanese War. It is recommended to all fans of martial arts and stories of fortitude, valor and honor.

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mood for love

• Drama, romance, 2000.
• Duration: 98 minutes.
• IMDb: 8,1.

The ability to turn the most banal story into a work of art - is evidence of the true skill of the artist. Age-old story of a man and a woman who accidentally brought destiny, becomes light and lyrical, melancholy and fleeting as the summer evenings. Wong Kar-wai does not miss a single detail, and the result looks and gestures, music, color and atmosphere of Hong Kong 60s create real magic.

City 24

• Drama, 2008.
• Duration: 107 minutes.
• IMDb: 7,1.

Authorities Chengdu decide to demolish the old factory and replace it with a luxury residential complex. To show how this event affected the lives of people of different generations and social strata, director Jia Zhangke uses an unusual form: documentary footage and interviews are combined with real scenes in the style of psevdodokumentalistiki.

Under the hot sun

• Drama, History, 1994.
• Duration: 140 minutes.
• IMDb: 8,3.

Another artistic interpretation of the "cultural revolution" in China, but now through the eyes of a teenager, who care little what is happening in the country. Hot summer, the spirit of liberty, street dismantling and the first falling in love - in this movie, there is no policy, only nostalgia for the beautiful youth. The film's director Jiang Wen said that many of the events of the film based on his memoirs.

City of Life and Death

• Drama, War, History, 2009.
• Duration: 133 minutes.
• IMDb: 7,7.

Work directed by Lu Chuan, dedicated to Nanjing Massacre, which took place in winter 1937. The events are shown not only through the eyes of the defenders and inhabitants of the city, but also from the standpoint of a soldier of the army of the Japanese invaders, and black-and-white photography is reminiscent of a documentary chronicle, and adds realism. The film takes a chord and carries a clear message of the humanist: the war - it is only the horror, loss and pain.

Crouching Tiger

• Fantasy, action, romance, 2000.
• Duration: 120 minutes.
• IMDb: 7,9.

The film deservedly beloved by critics and audiences, has collected a whole heap of prizes, including four "Oscar", and was very successful at the box office. Otherwise, it could not be: a dynamic adventure story, spun around a magical artifact, a great actor's game, Eastern philosophy, love drama and, of course, inherent in the genre of fighting tricks and flights. An excellent choice if you want quality and spectacular action, and American films superhero already fed up.

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Chungking express

• Drama, Romance, Crime, 1994.
• Duration: 102 minutes.
• IMDb: 8,1.

Another unique in its style painting from the early works of Wong Carven. It consists of two stories: the first - a young police officer, are suffering because of a lost love, and the second... about another young cop, who in his personal life, too, everything is not smooth. In the presence of the mysterious and wonderful waitress narkodilersha diner, strange habits, fateful meeting and parting, loneliness and tenderness, dreams and a lot of real human feelings.

As another argument why the film is worth seeing: Quentin Tarantino he was so impressed that the director has organized its own in the US rental.

Lust

• Thriller, drama, romance, war, 2007.
• Duration: 157 minutes.
• IMDb: 7,6.

1938. The territory occupied by the Japanese army, a group of Chinese students planning to contribute to the liberation of his native country - to kill influential collaborator of Mr. I. At a young and attractive Tszyachzhi a role to play in this regard - to win the trust and Mr. and lure of the trap. However, as you can guess, all would be not so easy.

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Qiu Ju goes to court

• Drama, Comedy, 1992.
• Duration: 101 min.
• IMDb: 7,6.

Husband peasant Qiu Ju suffered at the hands of the village head and was unable to work until the injury is healed. Although local officials persuaded the elder pay compensation for medical treatment, he refused to admit his guilt. This, according to Qiu Ju, quite outrageous, and it is ready to go through all the circles of bureaucratic hell to restore justice.

Many of the street scenes were filmed with a hidden camera, so that the film provides a rare opportunity to observe the daily Chinese heartland life of the early 90-ies - and what is happening on the screen often causes some irrational recognition.

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