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The East Is Red (1965) [N/A]

Directed by:
Ping Wang


Release Date:
January 30, 1965

Original Title:
东方红

Alternate Titles:
Dongfang Hong
Dōngfāng Hóng

Genres:
Music

Production Companies:
August 1st Film Studio
Central Newsreel and Documentary Film Studio

Production Countries:
China

Ratings / Certifications:
 N/A

Runtime: 117

Overview from TheMovieDB

Pre-Cultural Revolution propaganda at its most lavish, this model opera depicts the history and evolution of the Communist Party of China under Mao Zedong from its founding in July 1921 to the establishment of "New China" in 1949. Detailed in the musical are several key events in CPC history such as the Northern Expedition, the KMT-led Shanghai massacre of 1927, the Nanchang Uprising and formation of the People's Liberation Army, the Long March and the founding of the PRC on October 1, 1949.

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Overview from Open Movies

The evolution of the People's Republic of China is told in this spectacular song and dance production, 'Dongfang hong' or 'The East is Red'. Vast, solemn, and glorifying the progress towards Communist victory, this cornucopia of purposeful entertainment, ostensibly presented in the Great Hall of the People, is pre-Cultural Revolution propaganda at its most lavish.

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The East Is Red (1965) on IMDb
Internet Movie Database 7.0/10

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Production

Director:
Wang Ping

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