
The Chinese
Originally produced in 1988 and 1989, but blocked from being released after June 4th. A large-scale Chinese documentary series that spanned 100s of interviews in nearly 20 provinces, cities, and autonomous regions. It was completed in early 1989, and each of its parts run roughly 50 minutes. The titles of each part: Family, Fertility, Farmers, Youth, Minority, Women, Artists, Kung Fu, and Mission. The series, according to production notes written by screenwriter Zhu Xiaoyang, "reflects the life and fate of contemporary Chinese people, their behaviors, concepts, and customs; explores the influence of traditional culture and foreign cultures on modern Chinese people; and describes the joy and hard work, hardship, and perseverance, as well as exploration and yearning, of the Chinese people." Youth, Kung Fu, Artists, and Minority are the only surviving parts of this series.
- Status
- Released
- Budget
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- Box office
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- Language
- Mandarin
Release dates
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- Theatrical2 Mar 1989
Frequently asked questions
- When was The Chinese released?
- The Chinese was released on 2 March 1989.
- Where can I watch The Chinese online?
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- Is there a Hindi trailer for The Chinese?
- No verified Hindi trailer for The Chinese is available yet. Only the original-language trailer is listed.
- What is the rating of The Chinese?
- The Chinese holds a 0.0/10 audience score from 0 votes.
- Who directed The Chinese?
- The Chinese (1989) was directed by Lu Wangping.
- How long is The Chinese?
- The Chinese runs for 2h 25m.












