The Love Story of Liang Shanbo and Zhu Yingtai (1951)

The film's central thesis explicitly critiques oppressive societal traditions, patriarchal structures, and class barriers, championing individual freedom, choice, and defiance, which aligns with progressive ideology.

The film features culturally appropriate casting for its Chinese folk tale origin, without explicit DEI-driven race or gender swaps of traditionally white roles. Its narrative subtly critiques traditional societal norms and gender roles prevalent in ancient China, highlighting the challenges faced by women within those structures.