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A Century of Light and Shadow

January 1, 2005 6h 8m

Originally released in 2005. A Century of Light and Shadow is a documentary film. With a runtime of 6h 8m, it's an epic theatrical experience.

Starring Jackie Chan, Sammo Hung Kam-Bo, and Sean Lau Ching-Wan

Synopsis

Revisit 100 years of Chinese cinema through the RTHK TV program A Century of Light and Shadow. Aired in 2005, this interesting and informative documentary traces the development of the Chinese film industry from the pioneering years to contemporary times. From the volley between Mandarin and Cantonese films to the rise of the New Wave, this program touches on all the major trends and developments that have helped define Chinese cinema and explores different genres and representative figures and films. From actors to directors, over 200 film industry names, including Jackie Chan, John Woo, Sammo Hung, Connie Chan, Andrew Lau, Peter Chan, and Lau Ching Wan, appear in the program, bringing their intimate knowledge of the industry and providing insight about what lies ahead for Chinese cinema.

Quick Facts

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Release Date January 1, 2005 21 years ago
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Runtime 6h 8m 368 minutes total
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Language CN Original language

Production Details

Status
Released
Original Language
CN

Frequently Asked Questions

What is A Century of Light and Shadow about?

Revisit 100 years of Chinese cinema through the RTHK TV program A Century of Light and Shadow. Aired in 2005, this interesting and informative documentary traces the development of the Chinese film...

How long is A Century of Light and Shadow?

A Century of Light and Shadow has a runtime of 6 hours and 8 minutes (368 minutes total).

When was A Century of Light and Shadow released?

A Century of Light and Shadow was released on January 1, 2005 in theaters.

Who are the main actors in A Century of Light and Shadow?

The main cast of A Century of Light and Shadow includes Jackie Chan, Sammo Hung Kam-Bo, Sean Lau Ching-Wan, Philip Chan Yan-Kin, John Woo.