- “Crouching Tiger, Hidden Dragon” (2000) – This martial arts epic directed by Ang Lee captured worldwide attention and won four Academy Awards.
- “Raise the Red Lantern” (1991) – Directed by Zhang Yimou, this film explores the lives of concubines in 1920s China and received critical acclaim internationally.
- “To Live” (1994) – Also directed by Zhang Yimou, this film portrays the struggles of a Chinese family throughout several decades of political and social change.
- “Farewell My Concubine” (1993) – This award-winning film explores the lives of two Beijing opera performers against the backdrop of China’s political turmoil.
- “Hero” (2002) – Directed by Zhang Yimou and featuring martial arts superstar Jet Li, this visually film tells the story of a warrior’s attempt to assassinate the king of Qin.
- “In the Mood for Love” (2000) – Directed by Wong Kar-wai, this romantic drama is set in Hong Kong during the 1960s and showcases the complex emotions between two neighbours.
- “Red Cliff” (2008) – Directed by John Woo, this historical war film depicts the epic Battle of Red Cliffs during the end of the Han dynasty.
- “The Last Emperor” (1987) – Directed by Bernardo Bertolucci, this biographical drama follows the life of China’s last emperor, Puyi.
- “House of Flying Daggers” (2004) – Another visually martial arts film directed by Zhang Yimou, it tells a romantic tale amidst political turmoil in Tang dynasty China.
- “Not One Less” (1999) – Directed by Zhang Yimou, this touching drama follows a young substitute teacher in a rural Chinese village.
WANDERLIST: Ten famous films set in China
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