Sunday in Peking (1956)
Chris Marker’s travel essay Sunday in Peking transforms a long-held childhood dream into a cinematic journey through Beijing. Blending documentary observation with reflective narration, Marker captures the city’s rhythms, traditions, and everyday life in mid-1950s China with his signature curiosity and lyricism.
Director: Chris Marker
Genre: Documentary
Runtime: 19 min
Release Date: November 1, 1956
Cast
- Gilles Quéant - Narrator
Screenplay
Cinematography: Chris Marker
Production: Pavox Films, Argos films
Country: France
Language: Français
Original Language: fr
Keywords
communist china
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Frequently Asked Questions
- What is Sunday in Peking about?
- Chris Marker’s travel essay Sunday in Peking transforms a long-held childhood dream into a cinematic journey through Beijing. Blending documentary observation with reflective narration, Marker captures the city’s rhythms, traditions, and everyday life in mid-1950s China with his signature curiosity and lyricism.
- Who directed Sunday in Peking?
- Sunday in Peking was directed by Chris Marker.
- Who stars in Sunday in Peking?
- Sunday in Peking stars Gilles Quéant.
- How long is Sunday in Peking?
- Sunday in Peking has a runtime of 19m (19 minutes).
- What genre is Sunday in Peking?
- Sunday in Peking is a Documentary film.
- Where was Sunday in Peking produced?
- Sunday in Peking was produced in France.