Scott No: 2294
Serial number: T154
Values in set: 1
Date of issue: September 21, 1990
Denomination: 20 fen
Designers: Lu Tianjiao
Size of stamps: 27*40mm
Perforation: 11
Sheet composition: 50 (10*5)
Printing process: Photogravure
Printing House: Beijing Postage Stamp Printing Works

The special stamp Chinese Cinema, catalog number T154, was issued on September 21, 1990. It consists of one stamp, produced using the photogravure process. The stamp measures 27×40 mm, with a perforation gauge of 11 degrees. Each sheet contains 50 stamps (10×5). It was designed by Lu Tianjiao and printed by Beijing Stamp Printing Works.

Thematic Focus of the Set

This stamp commemorates the 85th anniversary of the birth of Chinese cinema. The completion of the filming of The Battle of Dingjun Mountain in 1905 marked the official beginning of Chinese cinema. The stamp integrates the imagery of film and the Great Wall, symbolizing that cinematic art is rooted in traditional Chinese culture. It documents the journey of Chinese cinema from its inception to continuous development and expresses the beautiful vision of domestic cinema moving forward and shining brightly.

Stamp Design and Historical Background

Chinese Cinema

The main subject is a winding, curling strip of film. The top of the film connects to the shape of the Great Wall, and colorful five-pointed stars are dotted around the film. The Great Wall represents the national foundation, the film strip is the iconic carrier of cinema, and the five-pointed stars symbolize the constellation of film stars. It implies that Chinese cinema is rooted in the fertile soil of the nation and moving toward a broad future.

Artistic and Design Features

The stamp uses a modern decorative style. The composition is ingeniously conceived, cleverly combining the two symbols of the Great Wall and film. The colors are bright and lively. The combination of red, blue, and gray is simple and grand, and the lines are smooth and dynamic. The imagery is concise with a strong contemporary feel, interpreting the connotation of national cinema through minimalist visual language.