China. The Arts – The People (1985)
• June 16th, 1985 • 4h 30min
Documentary
Overview
China marks the beginning of the extensive Asian theme in Ottinger’s filmography and is her first travelogue. Her observant eye is interested in anything from Sichuan opera and the Beijing Film Studio to the production of candy and sounds of bicycle bells.
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