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Release Year1972
Runtime3h 28m
LanguageMandarin
CertificationNR
GenresDocumentary
Votes25
DirectorMichelangelo Antonioni
WritersAndrea Barbato, Michelangelo Antonioni
TypeFeature Film
Rating7.3 out of 10
Cast1 credited
Also Known AsChung Kuo: China
About Chung Kuo: China
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.
Directed by Michelangelo Antonioni, Chung Kuo: China leans on a strong ensemble — Giuseppe Rinaldi — to carry a story that balances spectacle with character.
The film landed with audiences for its craft and performances, and remains one of the most talked-about documentary titles of 1972.
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