Beginning of the Great Revival
Beginning of the Great Revival

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Beginning of the Great Revival

2011
Movie
124 min
Mandarin

A chronicle of the events that led to the founding of the Chinese Communist Party.

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IMDb6.3/10
Director: Zhang JiaruiGenres: Drama, History

Plot Summary

This historical drama chronicles the early life and revolutionary activities of a prominent Chinese leader. It focuses on his intellectual awakening, formative experiences, and the initial steps he took that would eventually lead to significant societal change. The film delves into the complex political landscape of the time and the personal sacrifices made in the pursuit of a new ideology.

Critical Reception

The film received mixed reviews, with some critics praising its historical scope and certain performances, while others found its pacing and narrative to be somewhat lacking. It was generally seen as a respectful but not particularly groundbreaking depiction of its subject matter.

What Reviewers Say

  • Praised for its attempt to capture a significant historical period.

  • Criticized for a slow narrative pace and underdeveloped character arcs.

  • Seen as a visually competent but ultimately unremarkable historical biopic.

Google audience: Audience reception information is not readily available for this film.

Fun Fact

The film was produced to commemorate the 90th anniversary of the founding of the Communist Party of China, though it focuses on earlier events.

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