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Around China with a Movie Camera

Around China with a Movie Camera

Take a trip back to China in the first half of the twentieth Century with this presentation of extraordinary, rare and beautiful travelogues, newsreels and home movies.

A new film compiled from the BFI National Archive's unparalleled holdings of early films of China, features films from 1900-48 filmed across China. The cinematic journey of Around China with a Movie Camera contains many films which may never have been seen in China, or at the very least not for over 70 years. These travelogues, newsreels and home movies were made by a diverse group of British and French filmmakers, some professionals, but mainly enthusiastic amateurs, including intrepid tourists, colonial-era expatriates and Christian missionaries.

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Movie Details

  • Original Title: Around China with a Movie Camera
  • Genres: Documentary
  • Release Date: 2016-07-18
  • Runtime: 68 minutes
  • Rating: 4.2/10 (2 votes)
  • Budget: $0
  • Revenue: $0
  • Production Companies: BFI
  • Status: Released
  • Popularity: 0.2556
  • Languages: English

Cast & Crew

Gallery

Movie scene

Trailers & Clips

Around China with a Movie Camera (2016) Clip | Out on BFI DVD 18 July | BFI

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Keywords

chinashanghai, chinacompilationbeijing, chinasilent filmgreat wall of chinayangtze riverunknown originsforbidden cityhunun province

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Around China with a Movie Camera?

Around China with a Movie Camera is a Documentary movie directed by . It was released on 2016-07-18.

Who are the main actors in Around China with a Movie Camera?

The main cast includes .

Where can I watch Around China with a Movie Camera online?

You can check official streaming platforms like Netflix, Amazon Prime, or Disney+ to see if Around China with a Movie Camera is available.

Is Around China with a Movie Camera based on a true story?

Take a trip back to China in the first half of the twentieth Century with this presentation of extraordinary, rare and beautiful travelogues, newsreels and home movies.

What is the IMDb rating of Around China with a Movie Camera?

Around China with a Movie Camera has an IMDb rating of 4.2/10 based on 2 votes.

What is the budget and revenue of Around China with a Movie Camera?

The movie had a production budget of $0 and earned $0 at the box office.

Who composed the soundtrack for Around China with a Movie Camera?

The soundtrack was composed by BFI. You can listen to it on music streaming platforms.

Where was Around China with a Movie Camera filmed?

Around China with a Movie Camera was filmed in multiple locations worldwide. You can find official filming locations on IMDb.

How long is Around China with a Movie Camera?

The total runtime of Around China with a Movie Camera is 68 minutes.

Is Around China with a Movie Camera suitable for kids?

The movie is rated Released. Please check parental guidelines before watching.

Will there be a sequel to Around China with a Movie Camera?

There is no official announcement yet for a sequel to Around China with a Movie Camera.

Does Around China with a Movie Camera have a post-credit scene?

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