"Cultural revolution in modern films" Topic

Being a Netflix addict, I plow through many foreign films. I have seen two high budget Chinese sci-fi/fantasy films that occur or start during the cultural revolution. I get the feeling that those in charge are taking restrained jabs at the things that went on back then.

What films? My interest is more in the sci-fi/fantasy than the politics, but that seems interesting too.

Those Chinese film-makers also probably ran their
ideas past the powers that be before they did
anything else…

If they didn't they probably didn't do anything, again, ever after that.

Just sayin'

"Help! I am being held captive in a Fortune Cookie factory by alien zombies."

The Chronicles of the Ghostly Tribe starts during the revolution and moves forward and Mojin the Lost Legend starts in 1989 China, but flashes back 20 years to a bunch of Red Guard in a truck caravan in Outer Mongolia. Both are Tomb Raider type adventures.

Streitax,

Not to nit-pick but you really need to capitalize the title 'Cultural Revolution' as without the capitalization it implies the current 'cultural revolution' of shifting mores and values in the U.S.

As to the Chinese – it appears that some Chinese filmmakers are pushing the boundaries somewhat and revisiting the Cult. Rev. as historical settings for their films. I would have to agree with Ed and Terrement – they probably ran their ideas passed the censors before proceeding with their projects as ALL Chinese films have to be approved by the Central Committee and its various entities.

I'm sure they did, which is why I find the subtle jibes so interesting. A lot of people were injured or died, I have to wonder how many of those in power lost family in that maelstrom and are willing to permit some restrained criticism.