Als je genoten hebt van 'Little Big Soldier' (2010), een unieke mix van actie, komedie en drama, dan ben je hier aan het juiste adres. In dit artikel ontdek je 10 films en series die een vergelijkbare sfeer, thema's of verhaallijnen hebben. Of je nu op zoek bent naar meer historische avonturen, humoristische actie of ontroerende verhalen, deze lijst heeft iets voor jou.

Crouching Tiger, Hidden Dragon (2000)
Beschreibung: A blend of high-flying martial arts and poetic storytelling, exploring themes of love, duty, and freedom in a visually mesmerizing wuxia setting.
Fakt: It was the first foreign-language film to gross over $100 million in the United States.


Hero (2002)
Beschreibung: A visually stunning martial arts film that explores themes of sacrifice, honor, and the greater good through its layered narrative and breathtaking fight choreography.
Fakt: The movie was nominated for an Academy Award for Best Foreign Language Film.


House of Flying Daggers (2004)
Beschreibung: A romantic wuxia film with elaborate action sequences and a tragic love story, set against a backdrop of rebellion and intrigue.
Fakt: The bamboo forest fight scene took over a month to shoot and is considered one of the most beautiful sequences in martial arts cinema.


Red Cliff (2008)
Beschreibung: Epic war film with grand battle scenes and strategic warfare, focusing on camaraderie and leadership during a legendary historical conflict.
Fakt: It is one of the most expensive Asian films ever made, with a budget exceeding $80 million.


Fearless (2006)
Beschreibung: A biographical martial arts film that emphasizes the spiritual and moral aspects of combat, with a strong nationalist undertone and redemption arc.
Fakt: The film was marketed as the final martial arts epic starring its lead actor, though he later returned to the genre.


Curse of the Golden Flower (2006)
Beschreibung: A lavish period drama filled with political intrigue, family betrayal, and spectacular visuals, showcasing the opulence and brutality of imperial China.
Fakt: The film features over 10,000 extras in its climactic battle scene, creating an overwhelming sense of scale.


The Warlords (2007)
Beschreibung: A historical action drama set in a turbulent period, blending intense battle sequences with deep personal conflicts and themes of loyalty and betrayal.
Fakt: The film was shot in several locations across China, including the deserts of Gansu Province, to capture the harsh realities of war.


Ip Man (2008)
Beschreibung: A biographical martial arts film that showcases the life of a legendary wing chun master, featuring intense, realistic fight scenes and a focus on personal integrity.
Fakt: The film sparked a resurgence of interest in wing chun kung fu worldwide, leading to a boom in martial arts schools teaching the style.


The Grandmaster (2013)
Beschreibung: A biographical martial arts film that delves into the philosophy and discipline of kung fu, with meticulously choreographed fights and a focus on personal legacy.
Fakt: The production took over three years to complete, with extensive research into the life of the real-life martial artist it portrays.


Shadow (2018)
Beschreibung: A tale of deception and power struggles, with a unique monochromatic color palette and intricate, slow-motion fight sequences that emphasize strategy over brute force.
Fakt: The entire film was shot in a palette of blacks, whites, and grays to mimic traditional Chinese ink paintings.
