Chinese Documentaries

2024-12-31 00:00:00
CHINA TODAY 2024年8期

Taste Yunnan

Director: Zhou Xueping

Length: 32 Episodes

Producer: Yunnan Media Group

Broadcasting Platforms: iQIYI,

Youku, bilibili

This micro documentaryseries explores the delicaciesand home-cooked dishes in 16prefectures and cities in southChina’s Yunnan Province. Itshowcases the superior skillsforged by 26 ethnic groups andthe sense of hometown brewedwith taste and human relationships.In each episode, viewersare introduced to a uniqueingredient and one cookingtechnique through a touchingstory. Together the episodesoutline a map of Yunnan cuisineexhibiting multi-ethnic integrationand coexistence.

Breakfast in Wuzhong

Director: Chen Zhuo

Length: One Episode

Producers: NXTV, Publicity Department

of the CPC Wuzhong

Municipal Committee

Broadcasting Platforms: Youku,

bilibili

This film depicts the city ofWuzhong in northwest China’sNingxia Hui Autonomous Regionwith its unique historical origins,cultural heritage, natural resources,and open and inclusiveregional features. It tells the storyof how the city has nurtured awide variety of famous breakfastfood, and also presents Wuzhong’sbeautiful mountains andrivers, regional culture, local life,and its urban atmosphere.

Tai Zhu Zi

Directors: Wang Xikun, Zhang

Bing, Cui Yingbao, Liu Yongxiao,

Han Linsong, Li Ran

Length: Six Episodes

Producer: Shandong Radio

and TV Station

Broadcasting Platform: bilibili

The film series focuseson traditional Chinese operaand showcases manyoutstanding young artiststrained in different styles ofChinese opera in Beijing,Shandong, Hunan, Shaanxi,and Zhejiang. In the form ofa micro documentary, eachepisode depicts the uniqueskills and masterpieces of anopera performer, highlightingtheir stories of growthand perseverance in inheritingthe art of Chinese opera.