Movies
Learning Chinese by watching movies, that’s a relaxing way of learning while diving in a splendid cultural immersion atmosphere.
Some of the classic animation movies made in 1980's of the last century are still popular today among children, such as the famous Monkey King and Nezha, among others.
The following movies present different historic times of China, some with English subtitles. You will be able to gain some ideas on the form of society, cultural tradition, and the life style of China and even more while enjoying watching a movies.
Here is a list of some recommended films:
Chinese Name | English Name | Year | Animation | Genre |
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中国合伙人 zhōng guó hé huǒ rén |
American Dreams in China | 2013 | No | Drama |
非诚勿扰 fēi chéng wù răo |
If You Are the One | 2008 | No | Comedy |
天下无贼 tiān xià wú zéi |
A World Without Thieves | 2004 | No | Action Drama |
泰囧 tài jiŏng |
Lost in Thailand | 2012 | No | Comedy |
狼图腾 láng tú téng |
Wolf Totem | 2015 | No | Drama |
夜宴 yè yàn |
The Banquet | 2006 | No | Wuxia Drama |
十面埋伏 shí miàn mái fú |
House of Flying Daggers | 2004 | No | Wuxia Romance |
画皮 huà pí |
Painted Skin | 2012 | No | Fantasy Action |
大鱼海棠 dà yú hăi táng |
Big fish and Begonia | 2016 | Yes | Animated Epic Fantasy |
哪吒闹海 Nézha nào hăi |
Prince Nezha’s Triumph Against Dragon King | 1979 | Yes | Chinese Mythology Animated Film |
大闹天宫 dào nào tiān gong |
Havoc in Heaven | 1964 | Yes | Chinese Mythology Animated Film |
三十六个字 sān shí liù gè zì |
Thirty-Six Characters | 1984 | Yes | Chinese Character |
三个和尚 sān gè hé shàng |
Three Monks | 1980 | Yes | Chinese Fable |
九色鹿 jiŭ sè lù |
A Deer of Nine Colors | 1981 | Yes | Chinese Mythology |
鹬蚌相争 yù bàng xiāng zhēng |
The Fight Between the Snipe and the Clam | 1983 | Yes | Chinese Fable Animated Film |