The Opium Wars

The Opium Wars 1959

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China 1839. Because the British imports of opium into Southern China are creating such widespread medical and economic problems, the weak Manchu emperor Tao Kuang is forced to take action that precipitates the 'Opium War'.

1959

Stories of the Huangpu River

Stories of the Huangpu River 1959

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The fate of a Chinese worker who devoted his life to the revolutionary struggle, about his family, who gave many years to their native factory, about the victory of people's power in the country.

1959

Spring is Splendid Color

Spring is Splendid Color 1959

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In the late 1950s, during China’s Great Leap Forward, Shanghai housewives participated, supported by Dai Mama from the neighbourhood committee. Liu Mama opposed her daughter-in-law Wang Caifeng’s involvement, wanting her to stay home, but her son Liu Genfa supported Caifeng. Zheng Baoqing also opposed his wife Cai Guizhen joining the production group, but Cai ignored him, organised her household, and led the sewing group. Dai Mama helped persuade Zheng Baoqing to change his mind. Lu Afeng joined the sewing group out of fear they would borrow her machine but felt ashamed when they made coats for the children’s welfare home.

1959

Doctor Bethune

Doctor Bethune 1965

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Canadian surgeon Norman Bethune assists the Communists during the anti-Japanese struggle.

1965

Ashima

Ashima 1964

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Ashima is a brave and beautiful girl of the Sani people, beloved by all. One day as she is down at the lake to fetch water, she hears the sound of a shepherd's flute coming from the hills across the lake. She replies in song.

1964

Secret Post in Canton

Secret Post in Canton 1957

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A special agent of frontier force in Canton tries to find a spy called aunt Mei.

1957

Soul of the Sea

Soul of the Sea 1958

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The sailors on a Kuomintang warship revolt, arrest their officers and defect to the Chinese People's Liberation Army.

1958

Ordinary Careers

Ordinary Careers 1958

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A young woman named Lin Pei-min, a kindergarten teacher who underestimates her profession, considers it boring, and, most importantly, thankless. But gradually, Lin Pei-min begins to realize how responsible and important the work entrusted to her is. And her "ordinary profession" becomes her life's work.

1958

Li Shuangshuang

Li Shuangshuang 1962

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In this delightful comedy, a cheerful farmer's wife (post-Revolution superstar Zhang Ruifang) in a village commune puts her marriage in jeopardy when she takes her cadre spirit a little too far.

1962

The Witch Who Becomes a Doctor

The Witch Who Becomes a Doctor 1961

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In the center of the story is the story of a young girl from the Dai nation, who, despite gossip and accusations of witchcraft, becomes a successful doctor and finds happiness in her personal life.

1961

Cowboy Joining the Army

Cowboy Joining the Army 1958

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The story of fifteen-year-old shepherd Gu Xiao, who ran away from his landlord to the mountains. There he met scouts from the People's Liberation Army and helped them find the right path. The shepherd then took part in an important combat operation. For his courage and resourcefulness, Gu Xiao was enlisted into the ranks of the soldiers at the request of the company.

1958