Up the Yangtze
Canada, 2007, 93 Min, Mandarin, English and Hebrew Subtitles
Having lost their livelihood, the poor Chinese family watches from the banks of the Yangtze River as pleasure ships pass by, carrying tourists enjoying the breathtaking landscape. Of particular attraction are the many villages and even a town, about to disappear forever as they are submerged due to the construction of the world''s largest mega-dam, displacing over a million people.
As the waters are rising towards an old shack we see the elderly father of the household walking along the river bank carrying an old, damaged cupboard on his back. Small deliberate steps contrasted against the backdrop of mega-progress.
Director: Yung Chang Producer: Mila Aung-Thwin, Germaine Ying-Gee Wong, John Christou Cinematography: Wang Shi Quing Editor: Hannele Halm Original Music: Olivier Alary
Director: Yung Chang
Producer: Mila Aung-Thwin, Germaine Ying-Gee Wong, John Christou
Cinematography: Wang Shi Quing
