Resource
This page lists the main information sources used to build the item records in Materials in Wu Dialects: Films 1920s–2020s. Because Wu-dialect films are often documented across scattered film databases, Chinese-language websites, catalog records, and online descriptions, this project combines multiple sources to create more complete and searchable records.
Main Research Sources
IMDbPro
IMDbPro is used for basic film information such as English titles, release years, cast and crew information, production details, and external identifiers. It is especially useful for connecting Chinese-language films to international film data and English-language discovery.
Douban / 豆瓣电影
Douban is used for Chinese-language film information, including original Chinese titles, alternative titles, summaries, user-facing descriptions, release information, reviews, and cultural context. Because this project focuses on Wu-dialect and Jiangnan-related films, Douban is useful for identifying how these works are discussed by Chinese-speaking audiences.
China Film Archive / 中国电影资料馆
The China Film Archive is used as an institutional reference source for Chinese film history and filmographic information. Its website includes sections for collection access, film catalog searching, restoration, film professionals, institutions, and articles, making it an important source for verifying and contextualizing Chinese films.