Classic films about Chinese history have made a big splash in the country's film industry. Each movie with historical stories faithfully re-enacted along with an excellent cast have created the best movies in history. And there are many actors who have confirmed their talents, opening their future careers. Let's learn about the most popular classic Chinese historical films.
1 Romance of the Three Kingdoms
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Favorite movie Romance of the Three Kingdoms
Romance of the Three Kingdoms, aired in 1995, is a television adaptation of the novel of the same name by writer Luo Guanzhong, a classic that is considered one of the Four Great Novels of China. Originally titled Three Kingdoms in colloquialism, is a Chinese historical novel written in the 14th century by Luo Guanzhong, about the chaotic period of the Three Kingdoms (190–280) with 120 chapters, according to the direction of the Three Kingdoms. French seven real three parts (seven parts real three parts fictional). This novel is considered one of the Four Great Novels of Chinese literature. The film depicts the fate of famous historical figures such as Cao Cao, Liu Bei, Zhuge Liang and fierce battles on a large scale in the historical context of China. This is one of the movies that are loved by the Chinese public and Asian countries. The film recreates a very successful part of history and attracts a large number of Chinese and Asian audiences.
2 My Fair Princess
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Favorite movie My Fair Princess
My Fair Princess aired in 1998, this is a film that marks the success of many veteran Chinese actors in previous decades. Hoan Chau how to tell about the life of an orphan girl named Tieu Yen Tu. This girl was orphaned, since she was a child, she followed an acting troupe, but grew up, sly, cunning and a little martial arts. Because of her generous personality, she made friends with Ha Tu Vy - a young girl who went to Beijing to find her father. After questioning, Tieu Yen Tu learned that Tu Vy turned out to be the daughter of the reigning Emperor Qian Long, so Tu Vy was a way of the Qing dynasty. She accepted the invitation to help Tu Vy blend into Mulan Vi Truong - the place where Qian Long's game of hunting took place. Accidentally injured by her brother Vinh Ky thinking she was a deer, Tieu Yen Tu caused confusion when Qian Long thought that she was his stepdaughter with mistress Ha Vu Ha - her biological mother. by Ha Tu Vy. The real trouble came when Qian Long recognized that Tieu Yen Tu was her daughter, and because of her attachment to a little love, Tieu Yen Tu did not quickly deny the misunderstanding, causing her to throw the javelin and plunge into the javelin. The crime of impersonation, once exposed, will be punished for "deceiving the King and deceiving God". The series won the China Golden Eagle Television Award for Best Actress.
3 Justice Bao
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Favorite movie Justice Bao
Justice Bao is a Taiwanese television series that was first broadcast in February 1993. Belonging to the genre of historical drama with the theme of investigating crimes, the series revolves around the investigation of cases. The case of the Northern Song Dynasty was tried by the famous mandarin Bao Cong. In the film, Bao Cong is described as "Christmas star Van Khuc", who has both wisdom and one heart for the country and the people. The symbol of the film is the image of Bao Cong who strictly enforces the law, does not respect bias, is not afraid of power, has repeatedly neutralized injustice and punished the wicked in the public square, is considered by the people. embodiment of justice on earth. "The Way of Heaven is clear and simple, but it does not pass; the Prince commits crimes like the common people" is the noble ideal of him and his assistants at Khai Phong. Ao Thanh Thien after its premiere has achieved great success in many Asian countries such as Taiwan, China, Hong Kong, Indonesia, Thailand, Singapore and Vietnam. This is considered a classic TV series, with a great combination of intriguing thrillers with profound moral lessons. The film has created a craze about movies with the theme of investigating and solving crimes.
4 The Water Margin
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Favorite movie The Water Margin
The Water Margin is a Chinese historical drama produced in 2010. The film is adapted from the novel of the same name by writer Thi Nai Am, one of the four great works of classical Chinese literature. The film is directed by Jukugou and features a star-studded cast of actors from mainland China, Taiwan and Hong Kong. The series first aired on HD Jade in May 2011 in Hong Kong. The content of the novel consists of the heroes of Luong Son Bac (usually in about 70 acts) and Binh Lieu fighting Phuong Lap. The movie Water Margin is a famous movie about 108 heroes of Liangshan Silver in Chinese history. This is a classic work set in the history of the Northern Song period. The film is a story depicting the fate of each character from hero to beauty who stood up against the Song dynasty at that time. In the film, the most prominent beauty is Ly Su Su, in addition, his wife Lam Chong, Ho Tam Nuong and Phan Kim Lien are also praised for their beauty.
5 Empresses in the Palace
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Favorite movie Empresses in the Palace
Empresses in the Palace, commonly referred to as the original novel in the story of Zhen Huan's Palace, is a Chinese historical television series. This is the most popular royal film on the mainland screen in 2012 and is considered a classic Chinese historical work in recent years. The film created a fever similar to Journey to the West (1986) or Hoan Chau Cach (1997). Chan Hoan Story is on the list of films that are watched by the audience every year. The movie "Empresses in the Palace" is set in the Qing dynasty, Yongzheng period, about a Han Chinese girl named Chan Hoan, a gentle, simple but intelligent girl who always stands out from the war for victory. grace in the palace but was still caught in that vortex and forced to learn how to plan to protect himself. Daughter of Thieu Khanh is Chan Vien Dao. During the first recruitment period after ascending the throne of Emperor Ung Chinh, although he deliberately dressed and made simple makeup, Chan Hoan still caught the eye of the Son of Heaven because he had five parts similar to the late Empress of the Emperor. Mr., Queen Thuan Nguyen. The ending of the film was the inspiration for author Luu Liem Tu to write the story of Nhu Y's Palace in 2018 and adapted it into a very successful movie of the same name.
6 China's First Emperor
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Favorite movie China's First Emperor
China's First Emperor is a Chinese television series based on the life of Qin Shi Huang, the first Emperor to unify China during the Qin Dynasty in 221 BC. The film was shot between 1999 and 2000 and was first released in 2001 in Hong Kong and Thailand and in 2002 in Singapore. One of the best Chinese historical dramas is the Emperor Qin Shi Huang. The film is set in the reign of King Qin Shi Huang and talks about the political and emotional life of King Doanh Chinh. The story begins with a concubine election, princesses from all over the world come to audition to strengthen friendship. Princess Man Dai of the Zhao state was chosen to be the empress, and A Ruo of the kingdom of Qi was chosen to be the concubine. Since then, the underground wars in the harem took place fiercely. Emperor Qin Shi Huang caused many misunderstandings and conspiracy of other forces to make the film bear the tragic color of the characters.
7 Journey to the West
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Favorite movie Journey to the West
Journey to the West is a TV series adapted from the novel of the same name by Chinese writer Wu Cheng'en made for 6 years. In 2008, the drama was voted as one of the 30 most influential TV series during 30 years of Chinese drama. Statistics are incomplete as of 2014, the series has been replayed more than 3,000 times by TV stations in China, setting the record for the most replayed TV series in the world (not to mention replays in other countries). "Journey to the West" originates from a true story: The monk of the Tang Dynasty Thai Tong named Tran Huyen Trang, at the age of 21, went to India alone to find a teacher. He left from 629 to 645 to return to China, a total of 17 years. When he returned home, he had to use 24 horses to download 657 sets of Buddhist scriptures. That true story is inherently legendary, widely transmitted in folklore and mythological. "Journey to the West" tells the story of Sun Wukong, Tru Ngo Nang and Sa Ngo Tinh supporting Tang Tang to the West (India is to the west of China). The road encountered many difficulties and obstacles, a total of 81 tribulations, and finally passed to the land of the Buddha, bringing the Buddhist scriptures to propagate in the East.
8 The Empress of China
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Favorite movie The Empress of China
This is the third TV product of Fan Bingbing Studio with a budget of more than 300 million yuan (nearly 1050 billion Vietnamese dong). Therefore, it is said to be the most expensive Chinese drama series, surpassing the 2013 drama Sui Duong Dien Nghia. It was the highest-rated drama of 2014 in mainland China, making it the most popular drama. The most popular family in 2014. Pham Bang Bang as Vo Tac Thien entered the palace at the age of 14, then was graciously named Vo My Nuong by Duong Thai Tong. At first, she was known as a beautiful, intelligent woman with a kind heart, but then everyone thought that she was the Thai white elf who collapsed the dynasty. Experiencing so much jealousy, the harem's calculations, the great pressure of the front dynasties, from a gentle martial artist who does not compete with life, she was finally pushed into the bloody and fierce harem, becoming should be cruel and plan for themselves to protect themselves and their loved ones. This is a film that is well received by small screen audiences everywhere thanks to its elaborate costumes, magnificent scenery and excellent details.
9 Beauty's Rival In Palace
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Favorite movie Beauty's Rival In Palace
Beauty's Rival In Palace is a 2010 Chinese historical drama series, written by Vu Chinh, inspired by the novel Endless Floating by Tieu Ky Anh. This is the first work in the series about Vu Chinh's beauties, followed by the beautiful Tang Dynasty and the innocent beauty Son Ha. The film was invested with a huge budget of nearly 50 million yuan (equivalent to 7.3 million USD), belonging to a blockbuster at that time with an extremely large scale and cast. Set in the Truong An citadel, at the beginning of the Western Han period, "The Beauty of the Heart" tells about the ups and downs of the life of Empress Dau Y Phong (played by Lam Tam Nhu) and talks about her efforts and achievements in this place. both the royal palace and the positive influence of her husband, Han Van De (played by Tran Kien Phong), who paved the way for tax and labor policies. Thanks to the star cast as well as the large investment budget, the film has attracted the attention of the international media through the process of promoting the film.
10 The Legend Of The Condor Heroes
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Favorite movie The Legend Of The Condor Heroes
The Legend Of The Condor Heroes is a Chinese-produced television series based on the novel of the same name by writer Jin Yong. This is the first part in Condor Tam Bo Khuc produced by Truong Ky Trung, followed by The Condor Heroes (2006) and Ỷ Thien Do Long Ky (2009). The film was shown on China Central Television (CCTV) in 2003. Also a film based on the novel of the same name by writer Jin Yong, the film revolves around the relationship of the two Yang and Guo families. Actor Ly Quoc Lap has cut more and less to make the film more exciting, attractive and especially the happy ending. Condor Heroes has the participation of actors such as Ho Ca, Lam Y Than, Luu Thi Thi, etc.
