DV China (2002)
Overview
A documentary following Zhou Yuanquiang, a cultural worker in Jingdezhen, China who makes movies with untrained local actors.
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Additional Info
Budget | $0.00 |
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Revenue | $0.00 |
Original Language | zh |
Popularity | 0.074 |
Directed By
Zheng Dasheng
Crew
Zheng Dasheng
TOP CAST
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