An Introduction
November 5th, 2006 by Lu Pin
Chinese Movie Database is the database of mainly Chinese language movies. The Database include 1) movies whose main dialogue is in standardised spoken Chinese (mandarin or putonghua) or regional dialects (e.g. Cantonese), 2) early (1910-1930’s) silent movies made by Chinese filmmakers, 3) movies not in Chinese but set in China, or are closely related to Chinese society, culture and history, and 4) movies not in Chinese but in which Chinese talents play important or starring roles. For the movies in 3) and 4) you will see a [non-Chinese] tag attached to them.
Besides the common language, Chinese films, in most of the cases, can all claim their root in 20-30’s Shanghai film industry. So instead of breaking down Chinese-language movies according to regional boundary, I built a database covering all Chinese movies (before- and post-1949 of mainland China, Hong Kong, Taiwan, Macau, Singapore and other regions). Last ten years see the frequent cooperation between different regions in finance, management and talent, thus further blurring of the line.
Chinese Movie Database is originally set up only for films. Starting from 2006, Chinese TV programmes have also been included. TV programmes include TV series, single TV drama, TV Movie and TV documentaries. I’m also looking into a new format of movie recently. Short digital videos are flourishing and have gained lots of audiences. The quality of some (like those by Danwei TV) is pretty high. I think Chinese Movie Database should start to include them at some time.
is this site restricted to chinese language only? Are queries in English acknowledged? I typed in Mei Lanfang and there was no reference.
Thank you
Chinese Movie Database has both Chinese (simplified/traditional) and English versions. You can search English title/name/company. If you search ‘Mei Lanfang’ http://www.dianying.com/en/searchform.php you will find a 1926 documentary of Mei Lanfang http://www.dianying.com/en/title.php?titleid=mlf1926 . However if you search ‘Mei Lan Fang’ you will find three Mei Lanfang biographies in planning/production stage. I’ll admit our search facility is not as sophisticated as Google which often guesses what you really want to find and torelates to certain extent mis-spelling or different ways of spelling. So you will have to vary the search string a bit.
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Hello! 呂品兄
你好
不知道你還記不記起我
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當時也以黃初裕或利國棟, 在你的網站上發言的。
近日再跟我舊日的上司勞瀚貽先生碰面, 閒談之間他也在上海跟一位也名為呂品的朋友一起合作, 我在猜那位呂先生是否就是你呢? 假如是, 世事就真的有趣, 又考合地重逢了, 等待你的消息。
我過去也從事互聯網內容和遊戲開發的工作
等待你的消息
利國棟
你好！很高興收到你的來信，是一份驚喜。
中文電影資料庫上你的文章仍然在。
呂品
Hi,
http://www.goucctv.com/list/detail.aspx?id=7645
I am looking for this movie with english subtitle. MaAybe you could help me with more information about where I can get that movie?
Many thanks for your efforts.
Joseph
It appears there’s no English-subtitled version around.
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Hi I was wondering if The Island (1985) is availalbe. I can’t seem to find it anywhere.
The Island (1985)
You can find the VCD from YesAsia
Thanks a lot Pin! :)
Good day . My company is looking for chinese Animation movies . I am beased in South Africa. If you do have , please sent me a catalogue and price list
regards
Mervyn Ferreira
Resconic Group
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Hello! 呂品兄
你好
也有留意這個電影的網站
只想理解一下你的近況
是和勞輸貽先生一起合作?
我把電郵給了你 (隱藏了)
你也可以在face book找到我atung lee
等候你的消息
棟
Is it possible to view ALL films produced in a year in Mainland china? The advanced search does not let you leave the title field blank. Thanks much
How do I submit Asian (Hong Kong) theme screenplays to Hong Kong fiim companiesand which ones? Thanx
Hi,
I am trying to locate or find any chinese movies or documentaries about or pertaining to the Miao people in China. What I am intereted in are any movies/documentaries that has anything to do or related to the Miao people, and it can be war movies, action, drama, kunfu, or anything.
Please help me.
Thank you.
My email address is: ilikebluesky2@yahoo.com
请问星爷会不会来广州出席CJ7首映礼?
听说广州好像没有首映礼,只有星爷在26号来广州出席新闻发布会,是吗?
Hey there,
I really need everyones help. I’m looking for a movie for an older asian man. He saw it on SBS about 12 to 13 years ago.
The movies english translation is “Fearless Chung” (we think!). Its about a man that fights ancient chinese ghosts.
If you could please help me track it down, i would be so greatful. I am Australian so i dont understand any asian translation but if you could help me out, i would be so greatful.
Please Help me!!
Cheers,
Rachel
e-mail: Rashoole@hotmail.com