Reveals China as a land of contrasts. Shows sheep herding in the Sunkiang province, terraced hillsides planted with rice in the more temperate areas, inland lakes and rivers which provide fish, life in country towns, and harvesting activities. Edited from “China!”.
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ACMI Identifier
503370
Subject categories
Anthropology, Ethnology, Exploration & Travel → China - Description and travel
Anthropology, Ethnology, Exploration & Travel → China - Rural conditions
Anthropology, Ethnology, Exploration & Travel → China - Social life and customs
Documentary → Documentary films - China
Economics, Philosophy, Politics, Religion & Sociology → China - Rural conditions
Economics, Philosophy, Politics, Religion & Sociology → China - Social conditions
Colour
Colour
Holdings
16mm film; Access Print (Section 1)
16mm film; Preservation Print (Section 5)
16mm film; Limited Access Print (Section 2)