Modern Era in China
The Revolution of 1911 is of great significance in modern Chinese history: the monarchical system was discarded with the founding of the provisional government of the Republic of China.
Sons and Daughters in a Time of Storm 風雲兒女
Today, I will introduce a Chinese film which called Sons and Daughters in a Time of Storm (風雲兒女fēng yǔn ér nǚ). So let us have a brief introduction.
Ming and Qing Dynasties
In 1368, Zhu Yuanzhang founded the Ming Dynasty (1368-1644) in Nanjing, and reigned as Emperor Taizu. When his son, and successor, Zhu Di, ascended the throne, he started to build the palace, temples, city walls, and moat in Beijing. In 1421, he officially made Beijing his capital.
Famous Chinese Actress, Shangguan Yunzhu (上官云珠)
Shangguan Yunzhu(上官云珠 Shàngguān Yúnzhū) was born Wei Junluo(韦均荦 Wéi Jūnluò) in Jiangsu Province. She was a famous actress in 1930s and 1940s.
Middle Dynasties in China
Han Dynasty was followed by the Three Kingdoms Period (220-265) of Wei, Shu, and Wu. It was followed by the Jin (265-420), the Southern and Northern Dynasties (420-589), and the Sui Dynasty (581-618).
Famous Chinese Actress, Wang Hanlun (王汉伦)
The actress who Chinese moviegoers knew as Wang Hanlun(王汉伦 Wáng Hànlún) was born Peng Jianqing(彭剑青 Péng Jiànqīng) in 1903 in Suzhou, Jiangsu Province. Her early life had much in common with that of Songlian(颂莲 Sòng Lián), the protagonist of Zhang Yimou's(张艺谋 Zhāng Yìmóu) 1991 movie "Raise the Red Lantern"(大红灯笼高高挂 dàhóng dēnglóng gāogāo guà), a character played by Gong Li(巩俐 Gǒng Lì). The tragedy cast a shadow on her life.
Han Dynasty in China
During the Han Dynasty (206 B.C.-A.D. 220), agriculture, handicrafts, and commerce were well developed. During the reign of Emperor Wudi (Liu Che, 140-87 B.C.), the Han regime reached the period of its greatest prosperity. The multi-ethnic country became more united during the Han regime, which existed in total 426 years.
Woman Sesame Oil Maker 香魂女(1993)
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.
The First Emperor in China
In 221 B.C., Ying Zheng, a man of great talent and bold vision, ended the rivalry among the independent principalities in the Warring States Period.
A Girl from Hunan湘女潇潇 (1986)
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.