(This Is China)

Content: A fascinating compilation of scenes showing diversity and disparity in 1940s China. The ancient Forbidden City and Great Wall are followed by Shanghai’s metropolitan skyline; primitive farming methods are juxtaposed with mechanised factories; children in rags are contrasted with models wearing the latest fashions; Nationalist commanders and Communist leaders vie for support.

Countries:

United Kingdom

Genres:

Documentary

Runtime:

9 minutes

Year:

1946

Directors:

Olivia Ellis

Production companies:

Verity Films

Actors:

Narrator (voice)

Crews:

Producer

Music

Writer

Editor

Director