Episode of Series “Human Face of China”.
One of the grandest links in China’s network of waterways is the Yangtze River. The river was closed to foreigners in 1949. In this riverboat journey we travel through the Yangtze Gorges on the way from Chungking to Wuhan and the story of the boat crew and passengers unfolds. Narrated by John Bell. Contains Chinese language with English subtitles. Suitable for middle and upper secondary levels.
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ACMI Identifier
323886
Language
English
Subject categories
Anthropology, Ethnology, Exploration & Travel → China
Anthropology, Ethnology, Exploration & Travel → China - Description and travel
Anthropology, Ethnology, Exploration & Travel → Travel
Anthropology, Ethnology, Exploration & Travel → Yangtze River (China)
Climate, Environment, Natural Resources & Disasters → Natural history
Communications, Infrastructure, & Transport → River boats
Documentary → Documentary films - Australia
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Sound
Colour
Colour
Holdings
16mm film; Access Print (Section 1)
16mm film; Limited Access Print (Section 2)
16mm film; Preservation Print (Section 5)