It is easy to say that this was the year of the Chinese diaspora in terms of cinema. The amount of films, mostly in the family drama category, was overwhelming, and you will actually see titles in list beyond this particular one. Newcomers, experienced filmmakers and a number of masters all had an output this year, resulting in a list that is filled with great films. The presence of Soi Cheang, who seems to get the top every time he directs films that are heavy on action, is just the cherry on top of a list that actually includes titles from a number of genres.

Without further ado, here are the best Chinese Language movies of 2024, which includes titles from China, Hong Kong and Taiwan in reverse order, although the difference of quality is so small here, that the order could be completely different. Some films may have premiered in...