Nezha Conquers the Dragon King

Nezha Conquers the Dragon King is the undisputed classic among Chinese animated films. Made in 1979 by Shanghai Animation Film Studio under the direction of Wang Shuchen, Yan Dingxian, and Xu Jingda, the film was screened the following year at the Cannes Film Festival out of competition, and won several national and international film awards. The story is centered on the Chinese mythological hero Nezha, a young boy endowed with superhuman strength and courage, who wields some magical weapons. His exploits include thwarting the plans of the villainous Dragon King, beating his son to death, then sacrificing his own life to save the peasants, and eventually coming back to life to seek justice.