Movies and TvShows featuring "great-wall-of-china" theme.

After moving to China, a young boy learns kung fu from his apartment building's maintenance man and trains to compete in a martial arts tournament, facing off against his bullies and earning their respect.

Asian Treasures is an action-adventure Philippine drama aired and produced by GMA Network starred by Angel Locsin and Robin Padilla, and was directed by Eric Quizon. This show is all about Asian History. It was the first Philippine drama shot in multiple countries such as Mongolia, Thailand and China. Its pilot episode, which garnered a 41.8% rating, aired on January 15, 2007. It was the most expensive TV series ever produced in the Philippine television costing more than 140 million pesos, roughly 3.1 million dollars, but is now outbeated by Amaya as the most expensive series ever.

In ancient China, a group of European mercenaries encounter a secret army defending the Great Wall of China against a horde of monstrous creatures. As they battle the creatures and uncover the truth behind the invasion, alliances are formed and sacrifices are made. The mercenaries must use their skills and bravery to protect China and overcome their own inner conflicts.

During the Han Dynasty, Mulan disguises herself as a man to take her father's place in the army. She trains and excels, ultimately saving China from the ruthless Hun army and earning the respect of her fellow soldiers and the emperor.

China was once divided into seven kingdoms that warred with each other constantly. It took one man to conquer all the kingdoms and create China. A nameless man (Jet Li) is brought to meet the king of Qin (Daoming Chen) in his palace. Nameless is being honored for killing three assassins from the kingdom of Zhao. These assassins are named Sky (Donnie Yen), Flying Snow (Maggie Cheung), and Broken Sword (Tony Leung Chiu Wai). [...] A body is carried as if in a royal funeral; captions explain that the Nameless Hero was executed as an assassin but buried as an honored hero. The king of Qin eventually did conquer all the kingdoms and unite them under his rule. He went on to oversee the building of the Great Wall of China. On the closing screen, the following is written: To this day all the people of China refer to their country as...Our Land.

In the Far East, Alex O'Connell unearths the mummy of the first Emperor of Qin, a shape-shifting entity cursed by a witch centuries ago. In ancient China, the Emperor becomes The Dragon Emperor, unites the country's kingdoms, and orders the construction of the Great Wall of China. Years later, Alex locates the Emperor's tomb with the financial backing of archaeology professor Roger Wilson. They revive the Emperor, who plans to raise his undead army and conquer the world. Along with the O'Connells and Lin, the group battles the Emperor and his Terracotta Army to save the world. Alex and Lin fall in love, and ultimately defeat the Emperor.

Superman IV: The Quest for Peace follows the story of Superman as he tries to rid the world of nuclear weapons and bring peace. However, his efforts are hampered by Lex Luthor and a dangerous nuclear missile. Can Superman save the world once again?

A man accepts a challenge to travel around the world in 80 days to win a bet. With his servant, he encounters various obstacles and adventures.

The Myth is a movie set in ancient China, where archaeologist Jack discovers an ancient manuscript that tells the story of a prince who searches for the elixir of immortality. As Jack delves deeper into the mystery, he finds himself drawn into a world of reincarnation, time travel, and martial arts battles. Joined by a beautiful princess, Jack must navigate the treacherous past to save the present.

In ancient China, the Emperor seeks to unify the warring states and build the Great Wall. However, his ambitious plans are threatened by political plots, cruelty, and treachery. As the Emperor's loyal assassin faces accusations of treason, he must navigate through a web of secrets, capture, and murder to protect his king.

Adventurer Lara Croft embarks on a quest to find Pandora's Box, a mythical object that holds a deadly plague. She must find it before a bio-terrorist can get his hands on it. With the help of a former Marine turned mercenary, Lara races against time to save the world.

In the twilight years of the Cultural Revolution, a Chinese filmmaker slowly becoming blind tours the country screening her last film to peasants. In it, the woman imagines two "alien" lovers walking from end-to-end along the Great Wall to join each other in the middle, one last time. This documentary is an adaptation of Ulay and Marina Abramovic's final collaborative project, the 1988 performance "The Lovers: The Great Wall Walk."

Never before could you get this close to seven thousand years of history. Time Life's LOST CIVILIZATIONS combines cutting-edge digital effects technology with powerful dramatization. Dazzling spectacles re-create rituals and events - from the bloodletting of Maya kings and a pharaoh's last journey to the secret pleasures of a Roman empress. Original location cinematography in 25 countries takes you from Cuzco in Peru to Petra in Jordan. Computer graphics restore Egypt's pyramids and the Great Wall of China with breathtaking accuracy. From ancient Mesopotamia to modern Tibet, lost worlds live again in this must-have collection!

Sidhu, a lowly cook from Chandni Chowk, dreams of becoming a famous martial artist like his idol, the legendary Chinese actor and martial artist, Liu Sheng. Fate takes him to China where he discovers his hidden potential and learns the true meaning of being a warrior.

Think Like a Dog is a comedy family movie about a 12-year-old boy, Oliver, who invents a device that allows him to hear what his dog, Henry, is thinking. With the help of Henry's telepathic abilities, Oliver navigates through life's challenges, including school bullies, his parent's job offers, and a science fair. Along the way, they embark on an adventure involving a scientific experiment, virtual reality, and the Great Wall of China.

The World's Greatest Athlete follows the story of an athlete who possesses incredible skills that make him the best in every sport he tries. The film takes a comedic approach as it explores the challenges he faces and the hilarious situations that arise. With the help of his coach and teammates, he competes against other athletes in various sports events, showcasing his remarkable talents. Along the way, he also falls in love and encounters unexpected adventures. This light-hearted film offers entertaining moments and showcases the power of determination and teamwork.

When a kung-fu master is wrongly accused of murder and discovers a plot to assassinate the emperor, he must use his martial arts skills to clear his name and seek revenge.

In The Big Trip, a group of animals including a bear, a giant panda, a monkey, a moose, and others, embark on a journey to help return a lost baby panda to its family. Along the way, they encounter various challenges and obstacles in the wilderness, making it a memorable and exciting adventure.

Channel 4 docudrama following the history of the Great Wall of China, from the earliest building of simple mud walls to the construction of the series of stone fortresses built during the 16th Century in response to continued Mongol invasion.

It's the most extraordinary feat of engineering in history, and one of the most iconic man-made structures on the planet - the Great Wall of China, stretching thousands of miles across barren deserts and treacherous mountains before finally plunging into the sea. But why did the Chinese go to such staggering lengths to build it, and what are the secrets that have enabled it to survive for over 2,000 years? Now, ground breaking science is re-writing its complex history and de-coding its mysteries to reveal that there is much more to the Great Wall than just bricks and mortar. Cutting edge chemistry reveals that the secret to the Great Wall's remarkable strength is a simple ingredient found in every kitchen, and a new survey also determines that its length is truly amazing, as we finally solve the enigma at the heart of the world's greatest mega-structure.