THEME EXPLORATION

Chinese patriotism

15 films · 2 directors

Tracing the thread…

FILMS THAT EXPLORE THIS
Raise the Red Lantern
Raise the Red Lantern
1991 · Zhang Yimou
The Founding of an Army
The Founding of an Army
2017 · Andrew Lau Wai-Keung
Senso
Senso
1954 · Luchino Visconti
Henry V
Henry V
1989 · —
The Mummy: Tomb of the Dragon Emperor
The Mummy: Tomb of the Dragon Emperor
2008 · Rob Cohen
Mishima: A Life in Four Chapters
Mishima: A Life in Four Chapters
1985 · Paul Schrader
Chung Kuo Cina
Chung Kuo Cina
1972 · Michelangelo Antonioni
The Human Condition III: A Soldier's Prayer
The Human Condition III: A Soldier's Prayer
1961 · Masaki Kobayashi
The Most Beautiful
The Most Beautiful
1944 · Akira Kurosawa
Face to Face with Death
Face to Face with Death
1970 · Yannis Dalianidis
For You at the Front!
For You at the Front!
1942 · Dziga Vertov
Under the Blue Sky
Under the Blue Sky
1959 · Mrinal Sen
Border 2
Border 2
2026 · Anurag Singh
Legend of a Fighter
Legend of a Fighter
1982 · Yuen Woo-Ping
Mr Vampire 1992
Mr Vampire 1992
1992 · Ricky Lau
DIRECTORS WHO EXPLORE THIS
Chen Kaige China

His films like 'Farewell My Concubine' and 'Yellow Earth' explore Chinese identity, historical trauma, and cultural pride through intimate personal narratives set against national upheaval.

 Zhang Yimou China

Known for epics like 'Hero' and 'House of Flying Daggers' that weave patriotic themes through visually stunning narratives about honor, sacrifice, and Chinese civilization.