The Images of Emperor Qianlong Appearing in Films and Dramas from Past to Present
Article Sidebar
Main Article Content
Abstract
This research article aims to study the images of Emperor Qianlong which appeared in films and dramas from past to present (1929 - 2023) by means of data collection, analytical study, and discussion through descriptive analysis with suggestions.
The study found that, from past to present, the total number of films and dramas in which the character of Emperor Qianlong appeared was 93. The most frequently found roles and images included being protagonists with positive images in 27 films and dramas in total which were 29.03% of the overall films and dramas. The characteristics of Emperor Qianlong were portrayed as moral, clever, fun-loving, kind, diligent, and so forth. These images conformed to the first image of Emperor Qianlong having appeared in the film Qianlong you Jiangnan since 1929.
Besides, there were 12 images of Emperor Qianlong appearing in all the films and dramas including 1. Moral and fun-loving emperor 2. Cunning emperor and one who intended to possess other people’s wives 3. Unreliable emperor 4. Incompetent, weak, and credulous emperor 5. Emperor who transformed from diligent into a self-indulgent one 6. Clever emperor who knew how to put the right man on the right job 7. Kind father 8. Intelligent young man 9. Unmindful and credulous father who retained power 10. Intelligent young man who was suspicious 11. Suspicious husband who did not trust his lover 12. Clever, funny, and fun-loving husband, as well as his appearance without any images for the first time in 1993.
Downloads
Article Details
This work is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution-NonCommercial-NoDerivatives 4.0 International License.
The articles published are copyrighted by the Graduate School, Chiang Mai Rajabhat University.
The opinions expressed in each article of this academic journal are solely those of the individual authors and do not reflect the views of Chiang Mai Rajabhat University or its faculty members. The responsibility for the content of each article rests entirely with the respective authors. In the event of any errors, the authors alone are responsible for their own articles.
References
Gao, L. (2017). A discussion on the internal differences in the ethnic perspective of the school of "New Qing History" in the United States Talking about the different shaping of the image of Emperor Qianlong. Journal of Sino-American Humanity Studies, 1(1), 35-49. [In Chinese]
Li, G. and Lou, B. (2020). The Evolution of Qianlong's Image. From the authenticity of historical texts to the diversification of film and television expressions. Journal of Chinese Film Studies, 42(6), 56-59. [In Chinese]
Liu, H. (2014). On the Influence of Qianlong's Southern Tour on the Communication of Jiangnan's Image Focusing on paintings and imitations related to the Southern Tour. Journal of Zhejiang Gongshang University, 29(5), 41. [In Chinese]
Lü, S. (1994). General history of China. (10th ed). Beijing: Qunyan Press. [In Chinese]
Tang, W. and Luo, Q. (1994). The biography of Qianlong. Beijing: People's Press. [In Chinese]
Xiao, D. (2015). Heart of traditional Chinese cultural values. Confucius Institute of Chulalongkorn University. [In Chinese]
Xu, J. (2013). The image of Qianlong in the court paintings of the Qing Dynasty (Part 5) "Five Blessings and Five Generations Hall" - Family life of Emperor Qianlong. Financial View, 18(11), 68-69. [In Chinese]
Xu, W. (2011). Unofficial history, legendary tradition, and "Qianlong's journey to the south of the Yangtze River" in Chinese film history. Journal of Zhejiang Institute of Medial Communications, 7(10), 85-90. [In Chinese]
Ye, S. (2018). Qing Dynasty three emperor. Retrieved from https://k.sina.cn/article_6439773260_17fd7244c001008du3.html [In Chinese]
