Recommend 10 wonderful historical documentaries to everyone, Douban score of 9.0 or above, absolute conscience masterpiece! The Resident Evil series is final, which one is on 8.0 (hehe)!
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Hexi Corridor (2015)
Douban score: 9.5
Synopsis
The documentary "Hexi Corridor" shows us the important passage in western China, the golden section of the Silk Road, the Hexi Corridor, in a series of 50 minutes per episode, and presents the history of the Hexi Corridor and its connected western China from the Han Dynasty to the present day from the political, economic, cultural, religious and other angles. If you are interested in this aspect, you can pay attention to it!
2
World War II Apocalypse (2009)
Students interested in World War II can pay attention to this documentary, because the documentary uses a large number of wonderful films, including amateur films, top secret films, and news films that were not used that year, giving the audience a strong sense of shock.
3
I repair cultural relics in the Forbidden City (2016)
Douban score: 9.4
The documentary "I Repair Cultural Relics in the Forbidden City" is a little different from the historical documentaries we have seen before, only a single episode of 50 minutes, a total of 3 episodes of the short film is the only large-scale documentary so far to systematically shoot the story of the restoration of rare cultural relics in the Forbidden City, the documentary simple and atmospheric portrayal of the Forbidden City calligraphy and paintings, bronzes, wood, ceramics and other cultural relics restoration process and the life story of the restorers, showing the hidden story and cultural flow of cultural relics restoration.
4
Xuanzang Road (2011)
The historical documentary "The Road to Xuanzang" shows us different from the three Tibetan masters in "Journey to the West", the documentary is a 12-episode season, a single episode of 30 minutes in a way that strives to restore the real Xuanzang Master who seeks Mahayana Buddhism, travels to 110 countries, and experiences countless hardships on the way. Someone on Douban once commented that "the documentary "The Road to Xuanzang" makes a perfect combination of historical facts and plots", so students who want to know more about Xuanzang and how he sought Mahayana Buddhism can go and see it!
5
Chinese Expeditionary Force (2005)
Go deep into the Sino-Burmese site of the Chinese Expeditionary Force's conquest, interview more than 20 war witnesses and research experts, walk through the places where the Chinese Expeditionary Force once fought, and collect them into this documentary, which shows us the footprints and steps of the Chinese Expeditionary Force, as well as the history of the time.
The Power of Art (2006)
Douban score: 9.3
The BBC's annual documentary "The Power of Art", a short eight-episode series, shows us the life and creative process of eight artists, including Caravaggio, Rembrandt, Jacques and Van Gogh, presenting the history of artistic development in the era and the unforgettable works of art in history. Students who are interested in art and its development history can pay attention to it!
7
Young Children (2004)
The earliest official students in Chinese history, who traveled to the ocean, witnessed the changes in modern history, from the unfamiliar United States, adapting to or even becoming outstanding students, to the death of the young children's plan to stay in the United States. In what historical context did these young children become young children in the United States? What kind of changing fate has history given them?
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Forbidden City 100 (2012)
Douban score: 9.2
After watching "I Repair Cultural Relics in the Forbidden City", students who are interested in the Forbidden City can watch "Forbidden City 100 - See the Invisible Forbidden City", see the title we can know that this documentary is composed of a total of 100 episodes, and each episode is only 6 minutes but rich in connotation, from the Forbidden City to the square, noon gate, Wufeng Tower and other places to narrate, unveiling the story behind the Forbidden City for us.
9
The Whole Picture of The Beauty of Dunhuang Mogao Grottoes (2008)
Students interested in Dunhuang Mogao Grottoes can pay attention to this documentary, this documentary is filmed with high-definition cameras and the appearance of 30 caves is disclosed, this documentary will be in the form of historical introduction and mural introduction, showing different scenes in various periods, showing the gorgeous and simple historical thickness of Dunhuang Mogao Grottoes.
10
New Silk Road (2005)
This documentary is co-produced by China and Japan, in this 10-episode, 89-minute documentary each episode, we can not only the valuable cultural relics and cultural heritage of the various regions along the Silk Road, but also fully show the historical development of the areas along the Silk Road and unveil the mystery of the Silk Road for the audience.
Of course, these ten historical records are only a small part of many excellent historical documentaries, as long as everyone pays more attention, I believe there will be more excellent historical documentaries waiting for everyone, and everyone is welcome to add!