CinemaOSMovie · 1985 · 4h 30m

China. The Arts – The People

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China marks the beginning of the extensive Asian theme in Ottinger’s filmography and is her first travelogue. Her observant eye is interested in anything from Sichuan opera and the Beijing Film Studio to the production of candy and sounds of bicycle bells.

Directed byUlrike Ottinger

Status: Released
Runtime: 4h 30m
Language: DE
Released: June 16, 1985

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Directed by: Ulrike Ottinger
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