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The Chinese Shoes

The Chinese Shoes

Original Title: Die chinesischen Schuhe

20041h 44m
Documentary

Status

Released

Release

2004

Runtime

1h 44m

Storyline

Tamara Wyss retraces her grandparents’ 100-year-old German Empire expedition up the Yangtze through the Three Gorges just before the dam’s completion. Guided by their photos, letters, and recordings, she witnesses disappearing traditions amid China’s breakneck modernization.

Score Distribution

Details

Status
Released
Runtime
1h 44m
Oct 27, 2004
Languages
CantoneseGermanEnglish
Director
Tamara Wyss
Production
Mediopolis Film- und Fernsehproduktion
Mediopolis Film- und Fernsehproduktion
RBB
RBB
NDR
NDR
SWR
SWR
ARTE
ARTE
Production Countries
Germany

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