Dongfang hong

Jan 30 1965 N/A 1h 57m
Musical

Pre-Cultural Revolution propaganda at its most lavish, this model opera depicts the history and evolution of the Communist Party of China under Mao Zedong from its founding in July 1921 to the establishment of "New China" in 1949. Detailed in the musical are several key events in CPC history such as the Northern Expedition, the KMT-led Shanghai massacre of 1927, the Nanchang Uprising and formation of the People's Liberation Army, the Long March and the founding of the PRC on October 1, 1949.

Plot

The evolution of the People's Republic of China is told in this spectacular song and dance production, 'Dongfang hong' or 'The East is Red'. Vast, solemn, and glorifying the progress towards Communist victory, this cornucopia of purposeful entertainment, ostensibly presented in the Great Hall of the People, is pre-Cultural Revolution propaganda at its most lavish.

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Directed by

Ping Wang

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Production Countries

China

Production Companies

Central Newsreel and Documentary Film Studio, August 1st Film Studio, The Central Newsreel, Peking Film Studio, Documentary Film Studio

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Scores
# of Votes
150
Average Rating
7 out of 10
Metascore
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