Welcome to China on Film: Twentieth Century Sources from the British Film Institute

 

China on Film features an exciting selection of documentary and actuality film footage from the British Film Institute, filmed through the eyes of predominantly Western travellers. Through a combination of amateur films, travelogues and newsreels, this resource provides a unique perspective on both everyday life and some of the key events of modern Chinese history.

 

Nature and Scope

Find out more about the nature and scope of the documents included in China on Film.

Selection Criteria

Find out how the material in China on Film was selected. 

Framing History: An Introduction to the China on Film Collection

Video Interview with Joseph W. Ho, Associate Professor of History at Albion College.

On Location: Mapping China on Film

Explore a specially curated map designed to aid research and highlight both the geographic and thematic breadth of the material.

Thematic Guides

The documents in China on Film have been indexed by key themes. Read short introductions on these thematic areas and discover document highlights.

Essays and Video Interviews

Learn more about the material within China on Film with these contextual essays and video interviews by leading scholars.