The East Is Red
The East Is Red
NR
5.3
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1965

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117m

The East Is Red

Summary

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.

Director

Wang Ping

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Media

Status:

Released

Original Language:

Mandarin

Budget:

$0.00

Revenue:

$0.00

Keywords

china
cultural revolution
chinese communism