Heidi in China (2020)
In 1946, Heidi is entrusted to a Swiss family by her father. He will never come back for her. Today, François Yang questions his mother about her past. What follows is a journey to China, a quest to reconstruct memory. Through contact with her brothers and sister, Heidi measures the extent of the drama experienced by her family that remained in China, persecuted by the Communist Party.
Director: François Yang
Genre: Documentary
Runtime: 82 min
Release Date: April 21, 2020
Screenplay
Music: Benjamin Violet
Production: Box Productions, Gloria Films
Country: France, Switzerland
Language: English, 广州话 / 廣州話, Français
Original Language: en
Keywords
china, switzerland, family history, cultural revolution
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Frequently Asked Questions
- What is Heidi in China about?
- In 1946, Heidi is entrusted to a Swiss family by her father. He will never come back for her. Today, François Yang questions his mother about her past. What follows is a journey to China, a quest to reconstruct memory. Through contact with her brothers and sister, Heidi measures the extent of the drama experienced by her family that remained in China, persecuted by the Communist Party.
- Who directed Heidi in China?
- Heidi in China was directed by François Yang.
- How long is Heidi in China?
- Heidi in China has a runtime of 1h 22m (82 minutes).
- What genre is Heidi in China?
- Heidi in China is a Documentary film.
- Where was Heidi in China produced?
- Heidi in China was produced in France, Switzerland.