Chinese cinema The history of film is an important one today. Many people in our society today may see film as simply a form of entertainment, but it is indeed more than that. Film is a medium of expression that is unlike no other. It can tell many tales of many different types of people throughout history. Film is also a good reflection of culture. The art of film can often be seen imitating life …showed first 75 words of 2104 total…

…showed last 75 words of 2104 total…Western culture seems to indicate that they will only get better. Films such as Crouching Tiger, Hidden Dragon, directed by Ang Lee, have helped get Chinese cinema the recognition it deserves. The actors and directors of China have done a superb job of making quality films, but we must not forget that the people and culture of China are what influence the films. Without that influence Chinese cinema would quite possibly be just another story.