France / May 01, 1973 / Cannes Film Festival
Overall average
5.0/10
Plot
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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Technical details
| Detail | Value |
|---|---|
| Original title | Chung Kuo - Cina |
| Original language | Italiano (IT) |
| Spoken languages | 普通话, Italiano |
| Production countries | Italy |
| Status | Released |
| Production companies | RAI |
| Release date | 26 dicembre 1972 |
| Writer | Michelangelo Antonioni, Andrea Barbato |
| Editing | Franco Arcalli |
| Cinematography | Luciano Tovoli |
| Assistant directors | Enrica Antonioni, Michelangelo Antonioni |
| Camera operators | Luciano Tovoli |
| Additional photography | Luciano Tovoli |
| Music | Luciano Berio, Giorgio Pallotta |
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Release dates
Premiere
Italy / Nov 16, 1974 / Venice Film Festival
Serbia / Sep 15, 2021 / Belgrade International Documentary Film Festival
Limited release
China / Nov 25, 2004 / Beijing Film Academy
Singapore / Jun 21, 2008 / National Museum of Singapore
Theatrical release
United States / Dec 26, 1972 / New York City, New York (MoMA)
France / Sep 13, 1973 / Paris
Sweden / Mar 13, 1974
Germany / Aug 31, 1989 / West Germany
TV
United States / Jan 11, 1973
Italy / Jan 24, 1973 / Part 1
Germany / Jan 01, 1974 / West Germany (Part 1)
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