Moving the Mountain (1994)
ON JUNE 4th 1989, CHINA WAS CHANGED FOREVER. Beijing, May, 1989. the world watched as a hundred students became a thousand, as thousands became a million - and a nation starved of freedom, cried out for a taste of democracy. In this compelling film, director Michael Apted (Nell, Gorillas in the Mist), captures the power and passion of the Tiananmen Square uprising through a unique combination of newsreel footage, dramatic re-enactments and extensive input from the actual student leaders. Exploring their personal histories, reflections and thoughts on the future. MOVING THE MOUNTAIN paints a portrait of courage, conviction, and commitment that the NEW YORK POST calls, "A soaring - and sobering - tribute to the human spirit."
Director: Michael Apted
Genre: Documentary
Runtime: 83 min
Release Date: September 15, 1994
Cast
- Ling Chai - Herself
- Yiu-ming Chu - Himself
- Yu-ru Lin - Teach Lin
- Li Lu - Himself
- Wang Chaohua - Herself
- Wang Danyi Li - Himself
- Wei Jingsheng - Himself
- Wu'er Kaixi - Himself
- John Shum Kin-Fun - Himself
Music: Liu Sola
Cinematography: Maryse Alberti
Production: Xingu Films
Language: English, 普通话
Original Language: en
More Films by Director: Michael Apted
More Films in Genre: Documentary
Frequently Asked Questions
- What is Moving the Mountain about?
- ON JUNE 4th 1989, CHINA WAS CHANGED FOREVER. Beijing, May, 1989. the world watched as a hundred students became a thousand, as thousands became a million - and a nation starved of freedom, cried out for a taste of democracy. In this compelling film, director Michael Apted (Nell, Gorillas in the Mist), captures the power and passion of the Tiananmen Square uprising through a unique combination of newsreel footage, dramatic re-enactments and extensive input from the actual student leaders. Exploring their personal histories, reflections and thoughts on the future. MOVING THE MOUNTAIN paints a portrait of courage, conviction, and commitment that the NEW YORK POST calls, "A soaring - and sobering - tribute to the human spirit."
- Who directed Moving the Mountain?
- Moving the Mountain was directed by Michael Apted.
- Who stars in Moving the Mountain?
- Moving the Mountain stars Ling Chai, Yiu-ming Chu, Yu-ru Lin, Li Lu, Wang Chaohua, Wang Danyi Li.
- How long is Moving the Mountain?
- Moving the Mountain has a runtime of 1h 23m (83 minutes).
- What genre is Moving the Mountain?
- Moving the Mountain is a Documentary film.