Der Boxerkrieg - Das Ende des chinesischen Kaiserreichs (2026)
In 1900, a grassroots revolt ignited across northern China as ordinary citizens rallied against foreign domination. The Boxer Rebellion, a fiercely anti-imperial movement, was ultimately shattered by a coordinated invasion from Western colonial nations. This compelling documentary uncovers a pivotal chapter in Chinese history that forged the nation’s modern trajectory, yet remains largely overlooked in Western classrooms and media. Step into a forgotten era and explore how a peasant-driven uprising reshaped China’s destiny.
More About This Film
Der Boxerkrieg - Das Ende des chinesischen Kaiserreichs is a German historical documentary about the Boxer War of 1900 and its consequences for China. The film examines the uprising against foreign influence, the intervention by an international coalition, and the political settlement that followed.
Using rare historical images and commentary from historians, the documentary places the conflict within the history of European imperialism and China's late Qing period. It also examines the German role in the conflict and the Boxer Protocol that formally ended the crisis in 1901.
- Directed by Minh An Szabó de Bucs and Grit Lederer.
- Runtime is approximately 53 minutes.
- Produced in Germany for ARTE and WDR.
- The documentary was released in 2026 for the 125th anniversary period of the Boxer Protocol.
- It uses rare archival images alongside expert historical analysis.
Where to Watch
The documentary is officially available through ARTE in supported territories and has also been distributed through German public television platforms.
- ARTE – free streaming where available
- ZDF – free streaming where available
- ARD Mediathek – free streaming where available
- YouTube – clips or official viewing where offered
- Netflix – subscription if available
- Prime Video – subscription/rental/purchase where offered