How Yukong Moved the Mountains - 1976

From 1972 until 1974, Joris Ivens and Marceline Loridan, along with a Chinese film crew, documented the last days of the Cultural Revolution, marking the end of an era. The vast amount of footage they shot was edited into 14 films of varying lengths. Focusing on ordinary people spread over a wide geographic area—many of whom were living and working in collectives—the filmmakers recorded a unique moment in history, and also captured some of the more enduring aspects of Chinese culture.

763min
1976
Released
Trakio rating0.0/10
IMDB rating7.9/10

Cast

Joseph Losey profile pictureJoseph LoseyEnglish-language commentary (voice)

About How Yukong Moved the Mountains

How Yukong Moved the Mountains Overview

From 1972 until 1974, Joris Ivens and Marceline Loridan, along with a Chinese film crew, documented the last days of the Cultural Revolution, marking the end of an era. The vast amount of footage they shot was edited into 14 films of varying lengths. Focusing on ordinary people spread over a wide geographic area—many of whom were living and working in collectives—the filmmakers recorded a unique moment in history, and also captured some of the more enduring aspects of Chinese culture.

Runtime: 763min

Extra details

Original Title: Comment Yukong déplaça les montagnes
Original Language: French
Directed By: Joris Ivens
Production Companies
Capi FilmsL'Institut National de l'Audiovisuel