Biopics are films about those who are inspirational, influential or work for the betterment of society. A biopic portrays a journey of a person who made an impact on people's lives. The filmmakers help to showcase the struggles they went through to achieve what they want in life. These days biopics are well-known. Most biopics are about athletes, politicians, celebrities, etc. . Real-life stories inspire people to do better in life and never lose hope. So, here is the list of top 10 Chinese biopics:
1. The First President (2011)
The first president is a 2011 biopic on the life of Sun Yat-sen. Sun Yat-sen was a politician who was the first leader of the Kuomintang. He was known as the 'father of the nation' in China. He was the president of the country China. The film shows the journey of Sun Yat-sen and how he went on to become the father of the nation.
2. The Go Master (2006)
The Go master is a 2006 biopic on the life of a well-known Go master Wu Qingyuan also known as Go Seigen. He started his journey of playing Go in his teenage years. The film is about his achievements, success, and the conspiracies against him. His Go career ended because he had an accident, and he couldn't continue his profession because of his brain injury.
3. The Last Emperor (1987)
The last emperor is a 1987 biopic on the life of the last emperor of China, Aisin-Gioro Puyi. This movie is the premise of his autobiography book. The film is about his journey of reign and imprisonment. He was two years old when he became the emperor of the country.
4. Tetsuo: The Iron Man (2009)
Iron man is a 2009 biopic on the life of a hardworking worker Wang Jinxi. The film is about his journey from working in the oil field to people calling him ‘Iron man' because of his contribution to the oil industry in China. The critics praised the film.
5. Island Keeper (2021)
Island Keeper is a 2021 biopic on Wang Jicai and his wife. The film is about a couple who guarded the Kaishan island in East China for 32 years. They protected their country by guarding the island on the country's border. The films show their love, patriotism, and dedication to their country.
6. The Woman Knight Of Mirror Lake (2011)
The Woman Knight of Mirror Lake is a 2011 biopic on the life of a well-known feminist revolutionary, Qiu Jin. The film is about her contributions to the revolutionary revolt against the Qing Dynasty in Anhui province. She believed in equality between men and women.
7. The Soong Sisters (1997)
The Soong Sisters is a 1997 biopic about three sisters from wealthy family backgrounds. All three of them married well-known personalities in China. The film is about the life of the Soong sisters, from studying abroad to getting married to influential personalities. The film portrays their power and impact on the people of China.
8. Fearless (2006)
Fearless is a 2006 film loosely based on the life of Huo Yuanjia. The film is about the Chinese martial artist Huo Yuanjia who challenged foreign fighters to bring back the pride of his country China. The film shows his love and sacrifice for his country.
9. Hsue-Shen Tsien (2012)
Hsue-Shen Tsien is a 2012 biopic on the life of a Chinese aerospace engineer and mathematician, Qian Xuesen. The film is about his journey from being a professor at Caltech to coming back to his country and contributing to the growth of China’s space program.
10. The Life Of Wu Xun (1950)
The Life of Wu Xun is a 1950 biopic on the life of an educational reformer Wu Xun. The film is about Wu Xun, who built a school for underprivileged children. He opened the school from the money he collected by begging. Despite being a beggar, he helped poor children with free education.
