The Humble force

Beyond the Great Wall of China lies “the power of the ancient dynasties and the new red star of communism”. This film explores the juxtaposition of China’s ancient heritage with its continuing advances into technology, communism and subtle trends into westernisation.

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Credits

director

Geoff Steven

producer

John Maynard

production company

New Zealand National Film Unit

Phase Three Films

Duration

00:52:03:00

Production places

New Zealand

Production dates

1980

Collection metadata

ACMI Identifier

017236

Language

English

Subject categories

Anthropology, Ethnology, Exploration & Travel → China - Description and travel

Anthropology, Ethnology, Exploration & Travel → China - Social life and customs

Anthropology, Ethnology, Exploration & Travel → Travel

Documentary

Economics, Philosophy, Politics, Religion & Sociology → China - Social conditions

Short films

Short films → Short films - New Zealand

Sound/audio

Sound

Colour

Holdings

16mm film; Access Print (Section 1)

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New Zealand, 1980

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