The Cradle of Cinema Nurtures New Films for the Era

The vibrant screen carries human emotions and dreams.

The world of light and shadow embodies inspiring and vigorous strength.

Strengthening cultural confidence and rooting in the fertile soil of life,

eulogizing the spirit of the times and expressing the voices of the people

are the earnest hopes put forward for film workers.

Starting from “Dingjun Mountain” in 1905,

Chinese cinema has spanned 120 years of history.

New China’s first film studio,

Changchun Film Studio,

also celebrates its 80th birthday.

As the “cradle of New China’s cinema,”

Changchun Film Studio has recorded the glorious history of the republic through light and shadow,

witnessing the prosperous development of Chinese cinema.

Visitors at the Changchun Film Studio Museum view early working photos of the studio’s film production teams.

The first multi-reel news documentary,

the first puppet film, the first science education film,

the first animated film, the first short feature film,

the first full-length feature film, the first dubbed film—

seven “firsts” in New China’s film history

are recorded in Changchun Film Studio’s honors.

“Zhao Yiman,” “Guerrillas on the Plain,”

“Battle on Shangganling Mountain,” “Heroic Sons and Daughters”…

These masterpieces

have educated and inspired generations of Chinese people.

Visitors at the Changchun Film Studio Museum view exhibition content about “The Bridge,” New China’s first full-length feature film.

Changchun Film Studio

Changchun Film Studio, established in 1945, is the oldest and one of the most influential film production bases in China. It was a pioneer of the country’s film industry and played a central role in producing propaganda and feature films during the early decades of the People’s Republic of China. Today, it remains an active studio and also houses a museum dedicated to the history of Chinese cinema.

Changchun Film Studio Museum

The Changchun Film Studio Museum is a cultural institution in China dedicated to preserving the history of the Changchun Film Studio, which was the first film studio established by the Chinese Communist Party in 1945. It showcases the studio’s pivotal role in the development of Chinese cinema, particularly during the early years of the People’s Republic of China. The museum exhibits a collection of vintage film equipment, classic movie posters, and props that highlight this important cinematic legacy.

Zhao Yiman

Zhao Yiman was a renowned Chinese resistance fighter and national heroine who bravely opposed the Japanese occupation of Manchuria in the 1930s. She was eventually captured, tortured, and executed by Japanese forces in 1936, becoming a powerful symbol of patriotism and sacrifice. Today, memorial halls and statues across China, particularly in her home province of Sichuan and in Heilongjiang where she was martyred, honor her legacy.

Guerrillas on the Plain

“Guerrillas on the Plain” is a large-scale bronze sculpture in Jinggangshan, China, commemorating the revolutionary history of the Chinese Red Army. It depicts soldiers and civilians from the base where Mao Zedong and others established a rural stronghold in 1927. The monument symbolizes the perseverance and struggle of communist guerrilla forces during the Chinese Civil War.

Battle on Shangganling Mountain

The Battle of Shangganling (or Triangle Hill) was a significant, protracted conflict during the Korean War in October-November 1952, where Chinese forces repelled a major UN offensive. It is one of the most famous and costly battles of the war for the Chinese People’s Volunteer Army, celebrated for its fierce resistance. The battle has since become a powerful symbol of patriotism and sacrifice in Chinese culture.

Heroic Sons and Daughters

“The Heroic Sons and Daughters” is a common name for memorials and monuments found across China, dedicated to civilians and soldiers who sacrificed their lives in the nation’s revolutionary struggles and wars. These sites, often built in the mid-20th century, serve as places of remembrance and patriotic education, commemorating the collective heroism of the Chinese people.

The Bridge

“The Bridge” likely refers to the historic Charles Bridge in Prague, Czech Republic, which was completed in the early 15th century. This iconic stone bridge, adorned with a continuous alley of 30 statues and statuaries, was a critical connection between Prague Castle and the city’s Old Town. It stands as a magnificent example of medieval engineering and remains a major tourist attraction and cultural symbol.

The Cradle of Cinema Nurtures New Films for the Era

Dingjun Mountain

Changchun Film Studio

Changchun Film Studio Museum

Zhao Yiman

Guerrillas on the Plain

Battle on Shangganling Mountain

Heroic Sons and Daughters

The Bridge

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