“Eight independent animated short films blending traditional Chinese folktales with contemporary themes, exploring culture, humanity, and imagination across past, present, and future.”
Yao-Chinese Folktales
中国奇谭
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Based on your preference for character-driven stories with layered emotional arcs, this title's exploration of identity and belonging would deeply resonate. The pacing mirrors series you've rated highly, and its thematic depth aligns with your appreciation for nuanced storytelling...
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Synopsis
Eight independent animated short films blending traditional Chinese folktales with contemporary themes, exploring culture, humanity, and imagination across past, present, and future.
The animated short film collection Yao-Chinese Folktales comprises eight independent stories rooted in traditional Chinese culture: The Little Monster's Summer, Goose, Goose, Goose, Linlin, The Country Bus Takes Away Wang Hai'er and the Immortal, Xiaoman, Birds and Fish, The Convenience Store, and The Jade Rabbit. These stories span the past and present, and look towards the future, ranging from nostalgia for rural life to technological fantasy, from fundamental themes of life to reflections on humanity, showcasing Chinese imagination and embodying Chinese national culture and philosophy. (Source: Bilibili, translated)
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Derived from 3 sampled reviews
What 3 viewers settled on.
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σ 0.47 · scores cluster tight
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Not enough recommend signal yet
↑ 0.33
Running avg · Jan 2023 → Feb 2023
- 8 “This series is an amazing collection of unique, well-written stories that feature distinct animation styles in every episode. There are no criticisms to be found, as the minimal character focus and...”
- 7 “"Yao-Chinese Folktales" is a culturally rich anthology that masterfully blends traditional Chinese folklore with a diverse array of stunning visual techniques, ranging from stop-motion and puppetry...”
- 7 “The series features stunning, arthouse-style animation and thoughtful cinematography, particularly in the stellar first episode which offers a poignant, modern reflection on life through a...”
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- Format 8 × 18′ eps × min
- Total runtime 2h 24m all episodes
- Aired Jan 2023 – Feb 2023
- Source Ona media type
- Rated PG 13 - Teens 13 or older
- Ref. BS-23272 catalog
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