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Top 10 documentaries popular in the market in 2023
Grandly revealed!
Overview of the event
The results of the 2023 "Top Ten Popular Documentaries in the Market" selection activity were recently announced! This event was first published on the official account of Sina Weibo documentary, and was reported by China Education Television Channel 1 News.
The two lists of the new ** platform and the TV platform each selected ten documentaries with excellent market performance and certain innovation, covering history, humanities, food, contemporary documentary and other themes, these works are not only well received by the market, but also won unanimous praise from the industry for their unique perspective, in-depth content and superb production standards, this batch of works not only represents the market level of the documentary industry, but also shows the creators' pursuit of art.
New ** list
The 2023 popular documentary "Splendid Season" in the market
43 minutes 6 episodes
By looking for the growth stories behind different ingredients, "Splendid Season" drives us to find the uneasy factor in the wild, **the unique cooking and food processing methods of different specialty cuisines. These flavors are often the accumulation of experience over several generations, and they are the most tolerant of ancient cultures, contain the strongest rituals of life, and bring moving and close life stories to the current audience, so as to better understand the development and achievements of villages in the new era of socialism. "Returning to the wild" is closely related to the natural instinctive desire of human beings, and is one of the best ways to awaken a deep sense of freedom.
Recommended organization: iQIYI
The 2023 popular documentary "Seafood Hero" in the market
30 minutes 6 episodes
Seafood Heroes cuts into different aspects of seafood cuisine from a human perspective, from the fishing scene that fights with the sea to the transportation link that pursues speed for preservation; From the craftsmanship of the kitchen to the curiosity of the obsessive exploration of the wonders of the sea; From the nostalgia for the taste of the hometown to the steadfastness of the daily ordinary life. "Seafood" is not only a taste of life, but also a kind of attitude towards life. As Romain Rolland famously said: There is only one true heroism in the world, and that is to love life after recognizing the truth of life.
Recommended organization: iQIYI
The 2023 popular documentary "Modern Blind Date Story" in the market
36 minutes 6 episodes
Modern Blind Date Story" deeply records the true face of China's blind date market, and follows the three matchmakers to witness the blind date experience of various characters. This film not only explores the social causes and emotions behind blind dates, but also explores the emotional, psychological and social issues in marriage and love through the reflection of young people. The matchmaker's perspective provides marriage and love advice, guiding the audience to understand themselves, improve their development, and establish correct marriage and love values in the interweaving of virtual and reality.
Recommended organization: Douyin Vision
The 2023 popular documentary "The Legend of Monsters" in the market
13 minutes 8 episodes
"The Legend of Monsters" is the first cultural documentary about "Chinese monsters" produced by Watermelon**. In the film, you can learn about the 8 monsters with great personality in works such as "The Classic of Mountains and Seas", each of which has its own Chinese story. The content introduces expert explanations and documentary materials, and adopts the form of dynamic comics and real human narration, taking everyone to feel the great imagination of the ancients, experience the charm of traditional culture, and see the spiritual core full of strength of the Chinese.
Recommended organization: Douyin Vision
The 2023 popular documentary "Jianghu Restaurant 4".
30 minutes 6 episodes
When night falls, the smell of fireworks that has not been seen for a long time stirs people's nerves. No matter how ordinary a night is, it must be steaming. "Jianghu Restaurant 4" travels to six cities that do not close, including Changsha, Leshan, Hotan, Liuzhou, Shenyang, and Xi'an, to visit the most popular nighttime food landmarks and present the most distinctive nighttime food culture. Visit the night market, taste food, see people, and experience the late-night canteen belonging to the Chinese.
Recommended organization: Youku
The 2023 popular documentary "Earth" in the market
60 minutes 5 episodes
The five-part documentary "Earth" reveals the magnificent epic of the earth's 4.5 billion years with a shocking perspective. From the birth of raindrops to the formation of the blue planet, from the barren land to the vibrant world, to the rise of human civilization, every moment has witnessed the glory and changes of the earth. The film focuses on the earth itself, showing shocking scenes such as the grand scale of the universe, the drastic changes in extreme climate, and the collision of continents. With the support of cutting-edge CGI technology and top scientists, the audience will be led to appreciate the unparalleled legendary charm of this planet in a unique narrative way.
Recommended organization: Youku
The 2023 popular documentary "Thirteen Invitations" (Season 7).
62 minutes 16 episodes.
The show is an in-depth documentary interview, and like previous seasons, the seventh season will continue to maintain curiosity and exploration of the world, with writer Xu Zhiyuan having dialogues with guests from different fields to observe and understand the world in dialogue. While maintaining the spiritual and ideological questions, this season emphasizes a sense of action, going out, entering a more real life, a broader world, and continuing to explore the questions of the times from the perspective of Xu Zhiyuan, seeking another wisdom and a way out.
Recommended Institutions:Tencent**.
The 2023 popular documentary "No Spicy No Joy" in the market
18 minutes 12 episodes
Tencent's self-made food documentary "No Spicy Joy" will take the taste experience of "spicy" as an entry perspective, tell a variety of spicy personalities, and bring the audience a hot and spicy food audio-visual feast. The whole series has a total of 12 episodes, covering Yunnan, Jiangxi, Sichuan, Guizhou, Hunan, Hainan and many other spicy domains, recording a group of people who are not spicy or happy, as well as the extreme fireworks and optimistic attitude to life of "always eating spicy and cool". Ignite life and eat spicy food boldly!
Recommended organization: Tencent**
The 2023 popular documentary "Chris Hemsworth: Pushing the Limits".
45-75 minutes 6 episodes.
Chris Hemsworth braves the limits of life, takes on six tough tests, taps into his physical potential, and races against time. He not only showed courage and determination, but also explored the secret of health and longevity. This challenge proves the infinite potential of humanity and inspires us to cherish our time and move forward. Hemsworth is not only an outstanding actor, but also a warrior who explores the boundaries of life, and his story inspires us to constantly challenge ourselves to create a better future!
Recommended organization: Bilibili
The 2023 popular documentary "Twinkle Pediatrician".
45 minutes 10 episodes
The program "Shining Pediatrician" selects the most representative departments and medical staff, focuses on the most common intersection scenes between ordinary people and hospitals, takes the work and life of pediatricians as the epitome, and tells about new births, learning difficulties, single parents with babies, psychological problems and other parenting hotspots around different pediatric departments, radiates the story to all levels of social life, leads the audience to understand the various states of life, establishes the most vivid image of pediatricians with points and faces, and builds a warm, harmonious, mutual assistance and win-win doctor-patient relationship.
Recommended organization: Bilibili
Broadcast and television platforms
The 2023 popular documentary "Eight Hundred Years of the Chu State".
45 minutes 8 episodes
3,600 years ago, the state of Chu was expelled by the Shang Dynasty and was displaced.
During their centuries of migration, the Chu people regarded returning to the Central Plains as their ultimate ideal.
Finally, they waited for a chance!
Zhou destroyed Shang, and the Chu people fought side by side with the Zhou Dynasty, looking forward to returning to the Central Plains ......with the help of the power of the Zhou Dynasty
The documentary "800 Years of the Chu Kingdom" attempts to narrate the story with "history" as the scripture, perspective culture with "things" as the dimension, and modern scenes to care for history. The narrative of this film is cut from a unique perspective, and the magnificent historical picture is connected with points and surfaces. Re-examine familiar histories with fresh eyes, scour new materials, and discover authentic details that viewers have never touched before.
Open the link**The film:
iQIYI: Youku**:
Tencent**. The 2023 popular documentary "Ming Zhongdu" in the market
30 minutes 4 episodes
In 1368, Zhu Yuanzhang overthrew the Yuan Dynasty and established the Ming Dynasty, choosing Linhao (now Fengyang) as the central capital. Why this location? What's the secret behind it? The documentary "Ming Zhongdu" takes you through the fog of history, explores the story behind the ruins of the Ming and Zhongdu, compares the architectural characteristics of the three capitals of the Ming Dynasty, and reveals the mystery of the ancient capital architecture.
Open the link**The film:
iQIYI: Youku**:
Tencent**. The 2023 popular documentary "General History of the Chinese War".
25 minutes 100 episodes
The 100-episode documentary "General History of the Chinese War" is coming! Spanning thousands of years of time and space, it focuses on the famous battles in Chinese history and deeply analyzes the strategic and historical background. Massive scene reproduction, three-dimensional animation, recreate the glorious battlefield, and interpret the war conflict and strategic wisdom in detail. Enhance national cohesion and awaken the sense of distress, this historical theme masterpiece leads you to explore the legendary chapter of the Chinese War!
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iQIYI:The 2023 popular documentary "Story China" in the market
30 minutes 170 episodes
"Story China" opens the door to history with vivid and real telling, allowing us to get a glimpse of those precious moments buried by time.
Here, history is no longer a dusty memory, but a living story, a heroic hero, a wise sage, a touching deed, and a shocking moment. These stories are not only a testimony to Chinese history, but also the foundation of Chinese culture.
Through "Stories of China", we can have a deeper understanding of China's history and culture, and feel those historical moments that have been forgotten by the years but still shine with the brilliance of humanity. These stories make us think about the meaning of life, explore the essence of human nature, and inspire us to yearn for and pursue the future.
"Stories of China" is not only about history, but also about dialogue with history. It allows us to hear the voices of those historical figures, and to feel their joys and sorrows.
The 2023 popular documentary "Taste of China" in the market
20 minutes 365 episodes
Food is not only a feast for taste buds, but also a sustenance for the soul, carrying people's love and yearning for life. "Taste of China" is a documentary that deeply explores the humanistic spirit behind food, and endows each dish with warm emotions and stories. Through food, we taste not only the taste, but also the perception of life and homesickness.
The 2023 popular documentary "The Countryside Has a True Taste 2-Watch" in the market
16-21 minutes 11 episodes
"The Countryside Has a True Taste 2 - Watch" continues to write about local feelings, focusing on the countryside of nine provinces, witnessing young people returning to their hometowns to start businesses, and dancing with food and struggle. Rural revitalization is not only the expectation of those left behind, but also the nostalgia of urban people. When the dream comes true and prosperity is no longer far away, the perseverance and hard work of this group of young people have brought new hope to the countryside. The documentary explores the true meaning of rural revitalization through food, showing a moving new picture of the countryside.
The 2023 popular documentary "Happy Twist Street" in the market
25 minutes 35 episodes
"Happy Twist Street" is a hilarious comedy column created by the Happy Twist team, which is a hit on satellite TV and deeply loved by the audience. The film is short and concise, with dense laughs. The starring lineup is strong, including Wang Ning, Chang Yuan, Allen and many other Spring Festival Gala regulars, as well as Chen Haoming, Han Yunyun, Song Yang, Huang Cailun and other powerful actors. With its excellent brand influence and first-class repertoire quality, Happy Twist continues to refresh the records of the Chinese performance market, and each work has been a box office hit, ranking first in the box office of the Grand Theater drama. The frequent appearances of the Spring Festival Gala have allowed Happy Twist to accumulate a very high box office appeal across the country.
The 2023 popular documentary "Door to Door".
30 minutes 104 episodes
The emotional curtain opens, and the journey of true love begins! The emotional column of "Door to Door" brings together single men and women from all over the world, who have different backgrounds, but they all have the same heart to find true love. We will record their emotional journey through the lens and deeply analyze the true meaning of love and marriage. Here, there is no gorgeous stage, only sincere dialogue and emotional collision. We are committed to building an emotional bridge between remarried single men and women, and helping every true relationship worth paying with a true and sincere attitude. Let's witness their love story together, feel the sincerity and tenderness, and arouse the emotional resonance in your heart.
The 2023 popular documentary "Cultural Tourism China" in the market
20 minutes 365 episodes
"Cultural Tourism China" is a daily broadcast column of humanistic tourism, showing classic content such as Chinese cuisine, customs, exquisite craftsmanship, and intangible cultural heritage through a walking lens. The program integrates natural geography and ethnic culture, truly records the local characteristic life scenes, shows the wealth and strength of the motherland, the magnificence of mountains and rivers, and has both service, knowledge and appreciation, leading the audience to explore the characteristics of China and feel the unique cultural charm. Through the lens, the audience can appreciate the richness and diversity of the land of China, and embark on a dual journey of mind and vision.
The 2023 popular documentary "Ming Empire" in the market
30 minutes 9 episodes
From the iron-blooded wrist of Emperor Hongwu to the pain of Emperor Chongzhen's death, the Ming Dynasty has experienced crises and changes. Why did Zhu Yuanzhang slaughter heroes? What is the secret behind the battle between uncle and nephew and the battle of Jingjing? Where is Zhu Yunwen's whereabouts? How to stage the farce of "Winning the Door"? Where did the three strange cases of "Red Pill Case", "Striking Case" and "Palace Removal Case" lead the fate of the dynasty? The documentary "The Ming Empire" travels through time and space to recreate the glorious history of the Han people since 1368, when the Han people started a new dynasty.
Open the link**The film:
iQIYI: Youku**:
Background of the event
The selection of the "Top 10 Popular Documentaries in the Market" has received strong support from industry leaders and industry partners. Leading experts from the Documentary Working Committee of the China Radio and Television Federation, the Old Story Channel of CCTV New Studio, the News and Media Center of the Ministry of Public Security, the Film and Television Center of the Supreme People's Procuratorate, the Media Center of the Supreme People's Court, the Audio and Video Center of the Supply and Marketing Society, and new platforms such as iQiyi, Tencent, Youku, Watermelon**, Weibo, Sohu, and Bilibili participated in this year's popular documentary recommendation activities.
Bai Haitao, head of the documentary department of China Education Television, Ning Yuqi, director of iQiyi Documentary Channel, Yin Jun, head of Youku Documentary Channel, and representatives of new platforms such as Toutiao Watermelon** spoke highly of the award-winning documentaries and discussed the theme of documentary marketization.
Mr. Chen Qin of Jingshang Media said: We have insisted on recommending and evaluating documentaries that are popular in the market for five years, just to discover and promote documentaries with better performance in the year. I believe that this type of seminar will bring some thinking and inspiration for the better marketization of the documentary industry!
On January 19, 2024, the results of the "Top Ten Popular Documentaries in the Market in 2023" were announced. Capital Documentary Development Association, China Education Television, iQiyi**, Youku Records (domestic), Youku Records (overseas), Tencent**, Watermelon**, CCTV New Film Group Old Story Channel and other guests attended the event.
In this year's event, the organizing committee also specially designed and produced a sail-shaped trophy and corresponding award certificates symbolizing "Sail and Break the Waves, Hundreds of Boats Compete for the Current", which is a metaphor for helping Chinese documentaries to raise the sails of the market.
2023 Top Ten Popular Documentaries in the Market" trophy and certificateThe award-winning guests took a photo
This year's selection activity has made innovative attempts in the selection criteria and partners. The event adopts diversified evaluation methods to reflect the market value as objectively and comprehensively as possible, and at the same time establishes a more in-depth cooperative relationship with mainstream ** institutions to jointly promote the market prosperity of the documentary industry. Looking to the future, the documentary industry is worth looking forward to and has a lot to offer. It is believed that with the joint efforts of many documentary practitioners, Chinese documentaries will present wonderful stories and perspectives in a richer and more diverse way, and better meet the evolving market needs of the audience.
We have been working hard to help Chinese documentaries raise the sails of the market!