The Centennial of Chinese Cinema

It was in 1905, ten years after the birth of motion pictures, that China made its first film. In the century since, more than 7,000 movies have followed. Many Chinese people consider themselves fortu- nate to live in this cinematic era whose im- ages are taken from daily life everywhere. The history of the Chinese film indus-try would itself make an interesting film, as its thrills, spills and twisting plots relate closely to the nation's joys and sorrows. Despite the many changes the Chi- n…

The Centennial of Chinese Cinema