Around China with a Movie Camera(2016)
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.
Around China with a Movie Camera Synopsis
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.
Around China with a Movie Camera (2016) is a documentary film, released on July 18, 2016 with a runtime of 1h 8m. Viewers rate it 4.2 out of 10 across 2 ratings.
- Production:
- BFI
- Status:
- Released
Around China with a Movie Camera (2016) Trailer
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Around China with a Movie Camera Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 4.2/10 from 2 ratings.
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Around China with a Movie Camera – Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch Around China with a Movie Camera online?
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Around China with a Movie Camera (2016) is currently available to rent or buy from BFI Player. No subscription streaming option is listed right now, so availability may change.
When was Around China with a Movie Camera released?
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Around China with a Movie Camera was released on July 18, 2016 and runs for 1h 8m.
Is Around China with a Movie Camera worth watching?
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Around China with a Movie Camera (2016) holds an average rating of 4.2 out of 10 from 2 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy documentary films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.
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