10 Movies & Shows Like Dragon (2011)

Description: A visually stunning martial arts film that blends breathtaking action sequences with deep emotional storytelling, set against a backdrop of honor and forbidden love.

Fact: The film won four Academy Awards, including Best Foreign Language Film. Many of the fight scenes were choreographed to mimic the weightlessness often depicted in Chinese martial arts novels.

Description: This film is renowned for its poetic storytelling and vibrant use of color to differentiate narrative threads, combined with elegant martial arts choreography that emphasizes beauty over brutality.

Fact: It was the first Chinese-language film to top the U.S. box office. The movie's visual style was inspired by traditional Chinese art and calligraphy.

Description: Features a romantic storyline intertwined with political intrigue, showcasing elaborate fight scenes that are as much about emotion as they are about skill.

Fact: The bamboo forest fight scene took over a month to shoot. The film was shot in Ukraine due to its similar landscape to ancient China.

Description: An epic war film that balances grand strategy with personal heroism, featuring meticulously choreographed battles and a focus on tactical ingenuity.

Fact: It is one of the most expensive Asian films ever made. The battle scenes were so large that they required the coordination of hundreds of extras and stunt performers.

Description: A lavish period drama that intertwines family drama with political conspiracy, all set within the opulent confines of the imperial palace.

Fact: The film's sets and costumes were incredibly detailed, with over 1,000 costumes handmade for the production. It features one of the most expensive film sets ever built in China.

Description: A historical epic that combines large-scale battle scenes with a deep exploration of brotherhood, betrayal, and the costs of war.

Fact: The film is based on the assassination of a Qing Dynasty general. Over 1,000 extras were used in the battle scenes to create a realistic depiction of 19th-century warfare.

Description: Centers on the life of a martial arts master, blending intense action with a narrative about resilience and moral integrity during challenging times.

Fact: The film sparked a resurgence of interest in Wing Chun martial arts worldwide. It was based on the life of Bruce Lee's mentor.

Description: A biographical martial arts film that delves into the philosophy behind the fighting styles, presenting combat as a form of personal and cultural expression.

Fact: The production was delayed for years due to the director's meticulous attention to historical accuracy. The fight scenes were designed to reflect the actual techniques of the Wing Chun style.

Description: A slow-burning, visually poetic take on the assassin genre, focusing on the internal conflict of its protagonist rather than the action itself.

Fact: The film won the Best Director award at Cannes. It was shot on location in remote parts of China to capture authentic Tang Dynasty landscapes.

Description: Uses a monochromatic color palette to tell a story of deception and power struggles, with martial arts sequences that are both balletic and brutal.

Fact: The entire film was shot in a palette of blacks, whites, and grays to mimic traditional Chinese ink paintings. The actors trained for months to master the use of unusual weapons like the umbrella sword.