Archive of films Chung Kuo Cina / Chung Kuo Cina
Italy
1972, 217 min
Section:
Tribute to Michelangelo Antonioni
Year: 2012
In 1972 Antonioni shot a four-part documentary about China with the approval of the Communist authorities. In the film he concentrates on people’s faces and keeps the commentary to a minimum. The first part was shot in and around Beijing. The next stop is the port in Shanghai and finally we witness the skills of Chinese acrobats. This film will be screened in the Tribute to Michelangelo Antonioni III.
Synopsis
In 1972 Antonioni shot a four-part documentary about China with the approval of the Communist authorities. In the film he concentrates on people’s faces and keeps the commentary to a minimum. The first part was shot in and around Beijing. The next stop is the port in Shanghai and finally witness the skills of Chinese acrobats.
Contacts
Istituto Luce Cinecitta Srl
, 001 73, Rome
Italy
About the film
Color, 35 mm
Section: | Tribute to Michelangelo Antonioni |
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Director: | Michelangelo Antonioni |
Screenplay: | Andrea Barbato |
Dir. of Photography: | Luciano Tovoli |
Music: | Luciano Berio |
Editor: | Franco Arcalli |
Production: | Rai |
Cast: | Michelangelo Antonioni |
Contact: | Istituto Luce Cinecitta Srl |