Inside Mao's China (2016)
At the height of Maoism, China was as closed off as present-day North Korea. But even at that time, some Western foreigners lived in the country and, in the summer of 1966, they witnessed firsthand the upheaval of the Cultural Revolution. In this time, young leftist activists In Western Europe idolized Mao as a harbinger of a utopian society. As China eased out of its age of isolation in the early 1970s, many Westerners outside of China had to face a harsh reality.
Director: Martin Gronemeyer
Genre: Documentary, History
Runtime: 52 min
Release Date: October 10, 2016
Cast
- Alan Fountain - Narrator
Production: Sagamedia
Country: Germany
Language: English
Original Language: de
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Frequently Asked Questions
- What is Inside Mao's China about?
- At the height of Maoism, China was as closed off as present-day North Korea. But even at that time, some Western foreigners lived in the country and, in the summer of 1966, they witnessed firsthand the upheaval of the Cultural Revolution. In this time, young leftist activists In Western Europe idolized Mao as a harbinger of a utopian society. As China eased out of its age of isolation in the early 1970s, many Westerners outside of China had to face a harsh reality.
- Who directed Inside Mao's China?
- Inside Mao's China was directed by Martin Gronemeyer.
- Who stars in Inside Mao's China?
- Inside Mao's China stars Alan Fountain.
- How long is Inside Mao's China?
- Inside Mao's China has a runtime of 52m (52 minutes).
- What genre is Inside Mao's China?
- Inside Mao's China is a Documentary, History film.
- Where was Inside Mao's China produced?
- Inside Mao's China was produced in Germany.