
The Eight Hundred
2020

Representation Score
Fair
2015
Director
张玉中, Ning Haiqiang
Runtime
0 minutes
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The film effectively promotes a narrative of collective resistance against imperialism, highlighting the ability to act of underrepresented peasants. However, it maintains traditional gender hierarchies, placing leadership roles almost exclusively in the hands of male officers. Female characters are relegated to supportive roles within the military plot. While the film excels in representing ethnic solidarity and anti-colonial themes, it lacks visibility for LGBTQ+ identities and characters with disabilities.
Category Breakdown
The film follows a traditional framework that assumes everyone is straight and cisgender. There is no depiction of same-sex relationships or non-traditional gender identities.
Leadership roles are dominated by traditional masculine authority. Female characters exist but do not play a central role in the military plot.
The cast is made up of actors of similar ethnic backgrounds, emphasizing Chinese ethnic unity. The narrative highlights the struggle of peasants against foreign invaders, showcasing collective ability to act.
The story is rooted in anti-imperialist and anti-colonial themes. It emphasizes collective resistance and national identity over individual or capitalist goals.
Characters with disabilities are not central to the storyline. They are shown primarily as victims of the broader conflict and have limited influence over events.
Present on Screen
Limited or Absent
Official Synopsis
The Japanese has invaded far into china, defeating the Kuomintang (KMT) soldiers many times and pushing them back into Central China. There was a general sentiment among anti-Japanese resistance forces that the Communist Party of China (CCP) was not contributing enough to the war, and that they were only interested in expanding their power. As a result, the CCP planned a major offensive against the Japanese, consisting of 105 regiments, called the Hundred Regiments Offensive.

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