10 Amazing Firsts in Chinese Movie Magic! 🎬
Hey there, movie fans! Did you know that Chinese cinema has been around for over a century? That’s right! Let’s take a fun journey through 10 incredible ‘firsts’ in Chinese film history. Ready? Let’s go! 🚀
1. The First Chinese Movie Ever: ‘Dingjun Mountain’
Back in 1905, a photographer named Ren Qingtai teamed up with a famous Peking Opera actor, Tan Xinpei, to film ‘Dingjun Mountain’. This was China’s very first movie! Imagine watching a movie over 100 years ago. Cool, right?
2. The First Movie Screening in China
On August 11, 1896, people gathered at the Youyicun Tea House in Shanghai to watch moving pictures. It was the first time films were shown in China, and everyone was amazed!
3. The First Place to Show Chinese Movies: Daguanlou Theater
The Daguanlou Theater in Beijing started showing Chinese movies in 1905. It became a popular spot for locals and visitors to enjoy films.
4. China’s First Cinema: Hongkew Cinema
In 1908, a Spanish businessman named Antonio Ramos opened the Hongkew Cinema in Shanghai. It was the first specialized movie theater in China!
5. The First Chinese Feature Film: ‘Yan Ruisheng’
‘Yan Ruisheng’ was a silent black-and-white film made in 1921. It was China’s first long feature film and marked a big step forward for Chinese cinema.
6. China’s First Sound Film: ‘Sing-song Girl Red Peony’
Released in 1931, this movie was the first in China to have sound! It told the story of a Peking Opera singer and was three hours long. Imagine sitting through that!
7. The First Color Film in China: ‘A Wedding in the Dream’
In the late 1940s, ‘A Wedding in the Dream’ brought color to Chinese movies for the first time. It starred Mei Lanfang, a famous Peking Opera master.
8. First Feature Film After 1949: ‘The Bridge’
‘The Bridge’ was made in 1949 and told the inspiring story of workers rebuilding a bridge during a war. It was the first feature-length film after the founding of the People’s Republic of China.
9. First Color Feature Film After 1949: ‘The New Year’s Sacrifice’
In 1956, ‘The New Year’s Sacrifice’ was released. It was adapted from a story by Lu Xun, a famous Chinese writer, and it was the first color feature film after 1949.
10. First Wide-Screen Color Film: ‘The Adventure of a Magician’
Made in 1962, this film showed Shanghai through the eyes of a magician returning from overseas. It was China’s first wide-screen color film!
Isn’t it amazing how far movies have come? Next time you watch a movie, think about these incredible firsts in Chinese cinema history! 🎥✨
Reference(s):
cgtn.com
