Cinema of China

High school (ages 12+)
Art & Creativity

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Step 1 · Read the article

Open the article and read it at the level above. Then answer the questions below in your own words.

https://smallwhale.org/articles/cinema-of-china

Write what each word means, using the article.

Do not copy the article. Write two things you learned, the way you would explain them to a friend.

Answers below are taken from the article’s stored facts, so they match what the student read.

1. What is Cinema of China known for?Martial arts films
2. What is the approximate year of first film?1905
3. What is the key early film center?Shanghai
4. When did Chinese movies first start?Chinese movies began around 1905 with short silent films that showed stories from Peking Opera and folk tales.
5. Where was the first Chinese film company located?The first Chinese film company, Asia Film Company, was set up in Shanghai in 1913, making Shanghai a movie hub.

Peking Opera: A traditional Chinese form of musical theater known for its elaborate costumes and stylized performances.
Left-wing Cinema: Films produced during the early 20th century that often carried progressive or revolutionary political messages.
Cultural Diplomacy: The practice of influencing foreign publics through the promotion of a nation's culture and values.