Saturday, March 6, 2010

Chinese Movie Recommendations 2 of 2

The Soong Sisters Long, but worth it. Great introduction to the political history of China in the 20th Century. Three sisters marry into power and wealth. Watch it twice. Take notes. (recommended) In English.

Together A good depiction of Modern China. 14-year old protagonist. In Chinese. (somewhat recommended.)

Mongolian Ping Pong Long, but kind of fun. About three ten-year-old boys living in modern Mongolia. They make me smile. (recommended)

King of Masks A little slow, a little long, but a beautiful story with a twist. I’m a big sucker for this type of melodrama. Set in1930s China. (recommended)

The Inn of Sixth Happiness with Ingrid Berman. Well-done missionary tale set in 1920s. (recommended) In English.

The Sand Pebbles with Steve McQueen. In-land China in the 1920s. Will help you to understand US and Chinese relations during this critical time in world history. (recommended) In English

Mulan Yes it’s Disney animation, but the first fifteen minutes alone are full of all things Chinese. (highly recommended)

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