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Yao-Chinese Folktales

Chinese · 中国奇谭

Created by Chen Liaoyu

2023–present

Yao-Chinese Folktales has eight independent story rooted in traditional Chinese culture

First aired
1 Jan 2023
Episode length
22 min
Also known as
Zhong Guo Qi Tan, 中国奇谭.Yao-Chinese.Folktales, 中国奇谭2, 중국기담(中國奇譚)
Country
China
Language
Chinese
Screenplay
Du Pengpeng, Hu Rui, Yang Mu, Yu Shui
Writers
Chen Xi, Good Gu, Jake Zhang and 9 others
Cinematography
Zhang Hanchong, Zhou Xiaolin
Music
Tiannan Cai, Yuan Sihan
Editors
Jake Zhang, Zhou Xiaolin
Executive producers
Beining Zhu, Su Da
Producers
Li Zao, Su Da, Wang Jun, Zhang Shengyan
Elsewhere
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Seasons · 17 episodes

  • Season 1

    2023

    The animated short film collection Yao-Chinese Folktales comprises eight independent stories rooted in traditional Chinese culture: The Little Monster's Summer, Goose, Goose, Goose, Linlin, The Country Bus Takes Away Wang Hai'er and the Immortal, Xiaoman, Birds and Fish, The Convenience Store, and The Jade Rabbit. These stories span the past and present, and look towards the future, ranging from nostalgia for rural life to technological fantasy, from fundamental themes of life to reflections on humanity, showcasing Chinese imagination and embodying Chinese national culture and philosophy.

  • Season 2

    2026

    Yao-Chinese Folktales 2 is a collection of nine animated shorts brought to life by twelve visionary directors. Building on Chinese imaginative storytelling, it explores diverse themes and artistic styles, blending fantasy, folklore, and allegory with reflections on real life. The shorts invite audiences to ponder self-identity, family relationships, and social connections, offering both visual richness and thoughtful insight into contemporary human experiences.

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