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Browse 6 movies from Felix Greene Films
"China!" is a documentary by Felix Greene presenting everyday life in the People’s Republic of China, filmed during extensive travel across the country in the mid-1960s.
May 1965
"Inside North Vietnam" is a documentary directed by Felix Greene that documents life in North Vietnam during the Vietnam War, focusing on civilians, rural communities, and reconstruction efforts following U.S. bombing raids. Filmed during Greene’s visit as a Western journalist with rare access to the region, the documentary combines observational footage of everyday life with scenes of damage and recovery, presenting a contemporaneous record of North Vietnamese society during wartime.
Dec 1967
"Peking Symphony Orchestra" is a 1965 black-and-white documentary directed by Felix Greene that records a concert performance by the Peking Symphony Orchestra under the direction of conductor Li Teh-Lun. The film presents orchestral works from the Western classical tradition, including excerpts from Liszt’s Piano Concerto No. 2.
Jan 1965
"Cuba va!" is a 1971 color documentary directed by Felix Greene that records social, economic, and cultural life in Cuba more than a decade after the 1959 revolution. Filmed over an extended period, the documentary presents scenes of education, agriculture, industry, healthcare, and the arts, alongside historical footage used for comparison, and includes appearances by Fidel Castro and contemporary Cuban musicians and performers.
Jan 1971
"The Freedom Railway" is a 1974 color documentary directed by Felix Greene that records the construction of the Tan–Zam Railway. Filmed over a two-month period, the documentary focuses on the work of approximately 14,000 Chinese laborers involved in building the railway, presenting an on-site account of the project’s development.
Jan 1974
Born in England, Felix Greene first visited China for the BBC. He travelled extensively, often in remote areas to which no Westerner had been for over 20 years. He returned with what is the most complete professional film coverage of China that has been obtained by any Western filmmaker.
Oct 1972