Chung Kuo: China
Documentary
A sweeping documentary explores China through its people, showcasing life in Beijing's old city and a bustling cotton factory, a collective farm in Henan, the historic city of Suzhou, and the industrial port of Shanghai, culminating in a vibrant acrobatic performance.
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A patient, unvarnished look at China during a pivotal era. It feels like a rare, unfiltered glimpse into a society undergoing immense change, focusing on the quiet dignity and everyday realities of its people.
observationalintrospectivecuriousaustereslow-burndocumentaryethnographicperiod piecerealismculturesocietydaily lifeprogress
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