Watch No. 17 Cotton Mill Shanghai Blues: Music of China
- Released
- 1h 0m
- 1984 0
Overview
This thought-provoking documentary examines the ancient musical traditions of China and the near-elimination of them during the Cultural Revolution of the 1980s. Among the subjects observed: one of the less than 100 Chinese citizens who can still play the traditional zither-like instrument known as the ququin, and a wild wedding celebration in Islamic northwest China.
Production Countries
- United Kingdom
Languages
- Mandarin (普通话)
- English (English)
Production
- Harcourt Films
- Shanachie Entertainment
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