When looking for the best Chinese subtitled Chinese movies, we should not only pay attention to the plot and performance of the movie, but also pay attention to the cultural connotations and values conveyed by the movie. Here are 17 movies Chinese Chinese subtitles that are not only tight and well-acted, but also have their own characteristics that will give you a taste of the charm of Chinese movies.
1."Farewell My Concubine" (1993): Directed by Chen Kaige and starring Leslie Cheung, Gong Li and Zhang Fengyi, this classic tells the story of the love-hate relationship between two Peking Opera actors. The film not only shows the charm of Peking Opera art, but also profoundly explores the complexity of human nature and social changes.
2."Alive" (1994): This work directed by Zhang Yimou, adapted from Yu Hua's name**, starring Ge You and Gong Li. From the perspective of ordinary farmers, the film shows the impact of various political movements on the lives of ordinary people after the founding of New China, as well as the tenacity and tenacity of life.
3."Sweet Honey" (1996): A romantic film directed by Chen Kexin and starring Li Ming, Maggie Cheung, Zeng Zhiwei and Yang Gongru. The film tells the story of Li Xiaojun and Li Qiao, who came to Hong Kong from Chinese mainland to beg for a living, and the story of two lonely strangers who developed true love.
4."Infernal Affairs" (2002): Directed by Lau Wai-keung and Mak Siu-fai, starring Andy Lau, Tony Leung, Wong Chiu-sheng, Tsang Chi-wai and others. The film tells the story of two men with confused identities who are ** and *** undercover respectively, and after a fierce gladiatorial fight, they are determined to find their own story.
5."Infernal Affairs" (2003): As a prequel to "Infernal Affairs", this movie is just as wonderful. It delves into the complexities of the gangster and police world, as well as the multifaceted nature of human nature.
6."Let the Bullets Fly" (2010): A feature film directed by Jiang Wen and starring Jiang Wen, Chow Yun-fat, Ge You, Carina Lau, Chen Kun, Zhou Yun, Liao Fan, Jiang Wu, etc. The film tells the story of the gangster Zhang Muzhi, who changed his name to the Qing official "Ma Bangde" and became the magistrate of Goose City, and started a fierce battle with Huang Shilang, the bully who guarded Goose City.
7."Tangshan Da**" (2010): directed by Feng Xiaogang, co-starring Xu Fan, Zhang Jingchu, Li Chen, Chen Daoming, Lu Yi, Zhang Guoqiang and Chen Jin. The film is based on Zhang Ling's ** "Aftershock", which depicts the 7In the 8-level big **, a mother can only choose to save one of her siblings. The mother finally chose to save her younger brother, but the sister miraculously survived, and was adopted by the People's Liberation Army, and the family was unexpectedly reunited after 32 years, and the rift in her heart was waiting for them to mend the touching story.
8."Eyewitness Chasing the Murderer" (2017): Directed by Cheng Weihao, starring Xu Weining, Zhuang Kaixun, Ke Jiayan, Li Mingshun, etc. The film tells the story of social reporter Xiao Qi who accidentally discovered that a car accident nine years ago was not simple, so he decided to join forces with his female boss Maggie to investigate.
9."Fanghua" (2017): Directed by Feng Xiaogang, written by Yan Geling, starring Huang Xuan, Miao Miao, and Zhong Chuxi. The film is set in the 1970s to 1080s and tells the youth story of the members of the army's art troupe.
10."Bomb Disposal Expert" (2017): Directed by Qiu Litao, starring Andy Lau, Jiang Wu and Song Jia. The film tells the story of a bomb disposal that took place in the Hung Hom tunnel in Hong Kong.
11."Wolf Warrior" (2017): An action military movie directed by Wu Jing and starring Wu Jing, Frank Grillo, Wu Gang, Zhang Han, Lu Jingshan, Chun Yu Shanshan, Ding Haifeng, etc. The film tells the story of Leng Feng, who took off his military uniform, was involved in a rebellion in an African country, and he could not forget his duties as a soldier when he could have been evacuated safely, and returned to the battlefield to carry out the rescue.
12."I Am Not the God of Medicine" (2018): Directed by Wen Muye, co-produced by Ning Hao and Xu Zheng, starring Xu Zheng, Zhou Yiwei, Wang Chuanjun, Tan Zhuo, Zhang Yu, Yang Xinming, etc. The film tells the story of Cheng Yong, the owner of an Indian god oil shop, from a male health care product vendor who can't pay the rent to the exclusive distributor of the Indian generic drug "Grenin".
13."Wushuang" (2018): Directed by Zhuang **, co-starring Chow Yun-fat, Aaron Kwok, Zhang Jingchu, Feng Wenjuan, Liao Qizhi, Zhou Jiayi, and Wang Yaoqing. The film tells the story of the criminal genius "painter" and the counterfeiting genius Li Wen who combine their swords and join forces to create super counterfeit banknotes.
14."Nezha: The Demon Boy Descends to the World" (2019): An animated film directed and written by Dumpling, and dubbed by Lu Yanting, Yu Sen Sefu, Hanmo, Chen Hao, Lu Qi, Zhang Jiaming, and Yang Wei. The film is adapted from Chinese mythology and tells the story of Nezha's growth experience of "being born a demon" but "fighting against the sky to the end".
15."The Wandering Earth" (2019): Directed by Guo Fan, starring Wu Jing, Qu Chuxiao, Li Guangjie, Wu Mengda, and Zhao Jinmai. The film tells the story of the desperate situation in which human beings will start the "Wandering Earth" plan, trying to escape from the solar system with the earth and find a new home for mankind.
16."My Motherland and Me" (2019): A feature film co-directed by many directors and starring Huang Bo, Zhang Yi, Wu Jing, Du Jiang, Ge You, Liu Haoran, Chen Feiyu, Song Jia, etc. The film tells the story of ordinary people who are closely related to the Republic in the 70 years since the founding of the People's Republic of China, witnesses the big era with small people, and presents the 70th anniversary of the founding of New China.
17."One Second" (2020): A feature film directed by Zhang Yimou and starring Zhang Yi, Liu Haocun and Fan Wei. The film is adapted from Yan Geling's long story "Lu Guilty of Knowledge", which tells the story of Zhang Jiusheng who did not hesitate to risk heavy penalties to cross thousands of miles of yellow sand in order to see his daughter's images, and met Liu's daughter who was looking for waste film as a lampshade on the way, and Fan Film, a film projectionist who never made mistakes, and the story of the three forming an indissoluble bond.
These films not only show the artistic charm of Chinese films, but also convey rich and diverse cultural connotations and values. They allow us to appreciate the wonderful stories while also thinking about the complexity of human nature, the changes in society, and the resilience of life. Whether you're a movie lover or an audience interested in Chinese culture, these movies will give you a profound viewing experience.