Images of China (1905)

Images of China (1905) poster

In Yunnan, at the end of the Qing dynasty, Auguste François, consul, photographer and amateur ethnographer documents, thanks to a camera provided by Léon Gaumont, scenes of daily life in the streets of Yunnanfu (now Kunming) , but also more exceptional events: a procession, a pagoda feast, a funeral, a performance of the Chinese theater. "Images de Chine" is not a film, but a compilation of all those films made by "La Cinémathèque française" for private showings, with an overall duration of 52 minutes.

Director: Auguste François
Genre: Documentary
Runtime: 52 min
Release Date:
Production: CNC
Country: China, France
Language: No Language
Original Language: fr
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Frequently Asked Questions

What is Images of China about?
In Yunnan, at the end of the Qing dynasty, Auguste François, consul, photographer and amateur ethnographer documents, thanks to a camera provided by Léon Gaumont, scenes of daily life in the streets of Yunnanfu (now Kunming) , but also more exceptional events: a procession, a pagoda feast, a funeral, a performance of the Chinese theater. "Images de Chine" is not a film, but a compilation of all those films made by "La Cinémathèque française" for private showings, with an overall duration of 52 minutes.
Who directed Images of China?
Images of China was directed by Auguste François.
How long is Images of China?
Images of China has a runtime of 52m (52 minutes).
What genre is Images of China?
Images of China is a Documentary film.
Where was Images of China produced?
Images of China was produced in China, France.