Tony Rayns presents the work of the 'Fifth Generation' and other innovative filmmakers who emerged during the 1980s in China.
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Cast
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Tony Rayns
Narrator
Also in
Serialized Success
Jury
Chen Kaige
Known for
The Emperor and the Assassin
Together
Janine Marmot
John Ellis
Also in
Tripitaka Koreana Special ‘Dharma’
Zhang Yimou
Known for
Keep Cool
Red Sorghum
Larry Sider
Mei Hu
Mei Hu
Zhang Zeming
Jian-zhong Huang
Jian-zhong Huang
Hu Mei
Jianxin Huang
Jianxin Huang
Nigel Edwards
Tony Rayns Director · Larry Sider Editor Phil Tweedy Editor
First release April 9, 1989 · Produced in China, United Kingdom · Languages Chinese, English
Production
Large Door Ltd.
Production
China Film Group Corporation
Production
China Film Co.
Production
China · United Kingdom
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Languages
Original language
English
Spoken on screen
Chinese · English
Release dates
United Kingdom · April 9, 1989
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No release date listed for United States.
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