A Corpus-Based Analysis of Overseas Reviews of The Wandering Earth

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10.2991/978-94-6463-988-9_12How to use a DOI?

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The Wandering Earth; corpus; Chinese films; cross-cultural communication; IMDb reviews

Abstract

Chinese films have faced challenges in cross-cultural communication, but The Wandering Earth marked a breakthrough. The film achieved significant box office success, especially in North America, and has been hailed as a milestone in Chinese sci-fi. This study uses The Wandering Earth as a case study, building an online review corpus to analyze its cross-cultural impact and identify key factors behind its success. It argues that while the quality of the film is important, differences in values and ways of thinking play a crucial role in reception. Addressing these gaps involves creating emotional resonance while preserving cultural uniqueness, which can help establish a distinctive brand for Chinese cinema.

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TY  - CONF
AU  - Luyao He
PY  - 2026
DA  - 2026/02/15
TI  - A Corpus-Based Analysis of Overseas Reviews of The Wandering Earth
BT  - Proceedings of the 2025 5th International Conference on Education, Language and Art (ICELA 2025)
PB  - Atlantis Press
SP  - 100
EP  - 107
SN  - 2352-5398
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DO  - 10.2991/978-94-6463-988-9_12
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