CHINESE DOCUMENTARIES

Meet the Chinese Characters

Chief Director: Liu Hongyan

Length: 25 Episodes

Producer: CCTV Center for Film and Documentary

Broadcasting Platforms: CCTV,Bilibili and Migu Video

Chinese characters have played a pivotal role in connecting changes over China’s 5,000-year long history.They portray the extraordinary imaginations and romantic feelings, as well as pass on the timeless wisdom and life philosophy of the Chinese people.The documentary series tells the stories behind Chinese characters in five-minute short video episodes.Starting with the form and meaning of the characters, each episode combines scenes, interviews, and animation simulation to vividly showcase the cultural origins of the characters created so long ago and bring them back to life.

The Life of Comics

Director: Fan Jian

Length: Four Episodes

Producer: Kuaikan World

Broadcasting Platforms: Bilibili,Migu Video, and Xigua Video

This is the first Chinese documentary that depicts contemporary Chinese cartoonists.Film director Fan Jian has faithfully recorded the current situation of Chinese comics, highlighting the valuable idealism that Chinese cartoonists have contributed to the industry.After more than a decade of rapid development in this Internet era, the Chinese comic industry is facing new challenges.Some people have chosen other professions, while others have continued to create new works.Young creators are looking forward to future development of the Chinese cartoon market with a certain degree of hesitation.Marketing managers and editors are adhering to their enthusiasm for original productions.

The Most Beautiful Highways in China

Chief Director: Hu Bo

Length: 10 Episodes

Producer: Chinese National Geography

Broadcasting Platforms: Bilibili,Tencent Video, iQIYI

China has the largest varie¤ and most complete ¤pes of landforms.Together with the natural scenes, the vast network of highways throughout the country has formed an amazing display of unique landscape in the world.Through a panoramic view,this micro documentary series showcases the beau¤ of nature combined with the creativ☆ of human☆, reproducing the mul-tiple and diverse charm of China’s highways.The film series covers the entire country from border to coast, east to west, and north to south, displaying the magnificent landscapes and cultural stories along the highways.