Chinese Ping-Pong (1972)
An experimental sports film made partly during the Scandinavian Open Championships in Halmstad in 1970, partly during the Chinese players' exhibition tour in Denmark immediately after the SOC. First of all, it is a film about their style, about the artistic culmination that is ping-pong at its best, it records China's comeback into the international sports world.
Director: Jørgen Leth
Genre: Documentary
Runtime: 14 min
Release Date: March 22, 1972
Cinematography: Mikael Salomon, Henning Camre
Editing: Jørgen Leth
Production: Danmarks Radio Workshop
Country: Denmark
Original Language: en
Keywords
sports, ping pong
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Frequently Asked Questions
- What is Chinese Ping-Pong about?
- An experimental sports film made partly during the Scandinavian Open Championships in Halmstad in 1970, partly during the Chinese players' exhibition tour in Denmark immediately after the SOC. First of all, it is a film about their style, about the artistic culmination that is ping-pong at its best, it records China's comeback into the international sports world.
- Who directed Chinese Ping-Pong?
- Chinese Ping-Pong was directed by Jørgen Leth.
- How long is Chinese Ping-Pong?
- Chinese Ping-Pong has a runtime of 14m (14 minutes).
- What genre is Chinese Ping-Pong?
- Chinese Ping-Pong is a Documentary film.
- Where was Chinese Ping-Pong produced?
- Chinese Ping-Pong was produced in Denmark.