Chung Kuo: China

1972 3h 28m IT

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7.3

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★7.3TMDB · 25

Documentary

Synopsis

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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.

“Some stories are better left unspoiled.”

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Cast

Giuseppe Rinaldi
Narrator (voice) (uncredited)

Credits

Behind the camera

Director: Michelangelo Antonioni
Writers: Michelangelo Antonioni, Andrea Barbato
Languages: Mandarin, Italian
Countries: Italy

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1 / 8

RUNTIME

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At 208 minutes, this is a three-hour-plus commitment — longer than 95% of films ever made.

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2 / 8

ERA

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54 years old — a genuine piece of film history.

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3 / 8

WORLD

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Dialogue crosses 2 languages: Mandarin, Italian.

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4 / 8

ERA

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Lean credit list — fewer than 30 people officially credited.

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5 / 8

DIRECTOR

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Directed by Michelangelo Antonioni, shot by Luciano Tovoli. Note their partnership — DPs and directors often return to each other across a career.

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6 / 8

DIRECTOR

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Editor Franco Arcalli shaped the rhythm. On an edit-heavy film, the editor does more to control your pulse than the director.

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7 / 8

WILD

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IMDB entry: tt0068375 — still the authoritative cross-reference for credits and trivia.

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8 / 8

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Only 25 TMDB ratings — you're getting ahead of the curve on this one.

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Cinephile deep dive

The take

Michelangelo Antonioni directs. Luciano Tovoli behind the camera. Franco Arcalli cuts. A long sit — settle in. Produced in Italy. Dialogue in Mandarin, Italian.

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1At 208 minutes, this is a three-hour-plus commitment — longer than 95% of films ever made.
254 years old — a genuine piece of film history.
3Dialogue crosses 2 languages: Mandarin, Italian.
4Lean credit list — fewer than 30 people officially credited.
5Directed by Michelangelo Antonioni, shot by Luciano Tovoli. Note their partnership — DPs and directors often return to each other across a career.
6Editor Franco Arcalli shaped the rhythm. On an edit-heavy film, the editor does more to control your pulse than the director.
7IMDB entry: tt0068375 — still the authoritative cross-reference for credits and trivia.
8Only 25 TMDB ratings — you're getting ahead of the curve on this one.