Year-ender: Major revolutionary films and TV dramas from 2021

5. The Pioneer 

As the first such biographical film to trace the revolutionary footprints of Li Dazhao, one of the key founders of Communist Party of China, The Pioneer was released in over 710 IMAX theaters on July 1.

Set amid the turbulent period between 1912 and 1927, the film recaptures Li's devotion to introduce, research and disseminate Marxism as a revolutionary pioneer, inspiring a number of young followers, including Mao Zedong, the founding father of the People's Republic of China.

This film focuses on Li Dazhao's memories throughout his life, showing the selfless spirit of struggle in Chinese communists.