World history: The exhibition “110 years of Chinese cinema” opened in Moscow

The exhibition “110 years of Chinese cinema” opened on May 14, 2015 in VDNkH in Moscow. The large-scale project will present Russian audience the history of Chinese cinema – from the era, prior to its appearance up to the blockbuster of the XXI century.

In addition to the film poster, models, costumes and props, the exposition included interactive and multimedia technology: 3D reconstruction of scenes from cult films; posters with monitors; decorations, which recreates the interior  of Chinese working club of 60s; the interactive for children (making fans and mini-cartoon) as well as much more.

The story of the film about the Middle Kingdom begins with the II century BC - at this time there was the shadow theater.

In the X century BC there was appeared the first device that created the illusion of a moving image. It was a paper lantern, cylinder who painted different pictures. The heat inside the burning lamp sets it in motion, which allowed showing simple scenes.

The development of cinema of China was closely connected with another ancient form of art – opera, which found its reflection in films. Thus, the first film “The Battle near the Mount Dintszyunshan” (1905) was loosely based on the classic play of the Beijing Opera. With the help of 3D-photo and layouts visitors will be able to look to the set of the film. 

In 1931 the first sound picture “Singer Red Peony” was released. At the same time, China's film industry begins to treat the topic of the Sino-Japanese War and the liberation. This tragic period has a special place in the exposition.

Since the founding of the People's Republic of China (1949) the cinema is booming. Today, China has about 25 thousand cinemas, numerous film studios and film production location. An important role is played by the film industry in Hong Kong and Taipei.

A separate section of the exposition tells in detail about the history of cultural cooperation between People’s Republic of China and the USSR from 1920s until 1960s.  

A separate space is devoted to art animation.