Felix Greene spent several months and travelled over 15,000 miles throughout China to make this visual report on the day-to-day life of the Chinese people. Covers agriculture and industry in various parts of the country and discusses the political situation. Also features aspects of Chinese culture and social customs. Contains b&w archival footage. Music recorded in China by Felix Greene with the Peking Symphony Orchestra conducted by Li Teh-Lun.
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Collection metadata
ACMI Identifier
320306
Language
English
Subject categories
Agriculture, Business, Commerce & Industry → Agriculture - Developing countries
Agriculture, Business, Commerce & Industry → Industries - China
Anthropology, Ethnology, Exploration & Travel → China - Description and travel
Anthropology, Ethnology, Exploration & Travel → China - Social life and customs
Anthropology, Ethnology, Exploration & Travel → Travel
Documentary → Documentary films - Great Britain
Economics, Philosophy, Politics, Religion & Sociology → China - Politics and government
Sound/audio
Sound
Colour
Colour
Holdings
16mm film; Access Print (Section 1)