The Conceited General (骄傲的将军) 1956
Amazing animated short directed by Te Wei 特伟 (1915-2010) that would seem to contain some not so veiled social commentary. John A. Lent wrote an article on the directors work which included the following tidbit:
In 1956, while directing The Conceited General, Te Wei hung a slogan on the studio wall that implored animators to explore a national way. The Conceited General was the first experiment in Chinese-style animation with its Peking opera-like movements. Te Wei said, “We had a clear idea to draw useful things from the traditional arts — local opera, drama, Peking opera. From the models to the movements, we followed these operas. Most importantly, we invited opera teachers to the film studio to show us how to move.”
http://www.awn.com/articles/people/te-wei-and-chinese-animation-inseparable-incomparable
