This Is China

6.5
  • Genre: Documentary
  • Run time: 9 min
  • Premiere: 1946. January 1.

A fascinating compilation of scenes showing diversity and disparity in 1940s China. The ancient Forbidden City and Great Wall are followed by Shanghai’s metropolitan skyline; primitive farming methods are juxtaposed with mechanised factories; children in rags are contrasted with models wearing the latest fashions; Nationalist commanders and Communist leaders vie for support.

Discover

Valentine Dyall

Narrator (voice)

Directing

Olivia Ellis

Director

Editing

John Krish

Editor

Production

Julian Wintle

Producer

Sound

John Bath

Music

Writing

Directing

Olivia Ellis

Director

Editing

John Krish

Editor

Production

Julian Wintle

Producer

Sound

John Bath

Music

Writing