Farewell My Concubine was one of the classics of Chinese literature and one of the representative works of Chinese movies. A novel and a movie had different forms of expression and characteristics. The specific differences were as follows: 1. Form of presentation: There is a big difference between novels and movies. The novel was usually conceived and created by the author. The readers could feel the story and emotions through reading the text. On the other hand, the director's visual language and sound effects were used to present the story to the readers and audience to get a more intuitive visual experience. 2. Story content: The story content of a novel and a movie is also very different. A novel usually told the story in the form of character images and plot development, while a movie paid more attention to the compact and complete plot, as well as the switching and performance of scenes. 3. Character image: There are differences in the character image of a novel and a movie. The novels usually paid more attention to the inner world and personality traits of the characters, while the movies paid more attention to the external image of the characters and the presentation of the action scenes. 4. Forms of expression: There are differences between novels and movies. Fictions usually paid more attention to the expression of emotions and human nature. They conveyed emotions and thoughts through delicate descriptions and in-depth thinking. On the other hand, movies focused more on the expression of emotions and actions through visual and auditory means. There are differences between novels and movies in terms of form of expression, story content, character image, and expression. Different art forms have their own unique characteristics and charm.