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The People’s Republic of China now plays a central role in global politics, economics and diplomacy – more than it ever has before. Its president, Xi Jinping openly espouses the model forged by former Chairman, Mao Zedong, known as the Great Helmsman. But what do we really know about Mao? And how does his legacy relate to Xi’s ‘China Dream’? This 3-part documentary series explores Mao Zedong, his beliefs and his methods. It shows how these have shaped Xi’s philosophy and the reality of today’s China. Mao had set China on the road to true sovereignty, freeing it from the humiliation of foreign domination. Xi is now completing that journey towards the strong Middle Kingdom and cultural predominance that Mao aimed for – while sweeping under the carpet the unthinkable victims and costs of Mao’s rule. The story arc of Mao’s astonishing biography provides varied and profound insights into the ideals, strategies and ambitions of today’s People’s Republic and its position in the next decade.
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Cast
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Annette Baumeister Creator · Paul Wiederhold Creator Gunnar Dedio Executive producer
Creator Director Writer
Annette Baumeister
Creator Director Writer
Paul Wiederhold
Executive producer
Gunnar Dedio
Executive producer
Birgit Rasch
Executive producer
Regina Bouchehri
Composer
Moritz Denis
Composer
Eike Hosenfeld
Composer
Michael Kadelbach
Cinematographer
Philipp Baben der Erde
Cinematographer
Damien Dufresne
Cinematographer
Johannes Straub
Editor
Ulrich Stein
Total runtime 2h 36m · Episode length 52 min · Type Miniseries
Show info
Premiered
September 17, 2024
Status
Ended
Network
ARTE
Country
Germany
Type
Miniseries
Episode length
52 min
Total runtime
2h 36m
Original language
German
Production
LOOKSfilm
Production
SWR
Production
ARTE
Production
Germany
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Languages
Original title
Mao - Chinas roter Kaiser
Spoken on screen
Chinese · English · French · German
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