River Elegy

河殇

1988 · Ended · 1 season · 6 episodes · Documentary · China

Creator Jun Xia · Channel CCTV-1

A formal critique of historical Chinese culture, arguing that developing a so-called "yellow civilization" based on the land and rivers has led to conservatism, ignorance and backwardness, and that China should develop a "blue civilization" based on the sea, while establishing a system based on the market economy.
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Episodes

6 episodes · June 1988 – July 1988
  1. Episode 1: 1. In Search of a DreamJune 16, 1988 · 37 min
    About the Ming Dynasty's ban on maritime activities alluded to the building of the Great Wall by China's first emperor Ying Zheng.
  2. Episode 2: 2. DestinyJune 18, 1988 · 37 min
  3. Episode 3: 3. Divine LightJune 25, 1988 · 37 min
  4. Episode 4: 4. A New EraJuly 2, 1988 · 37 min
  5. Episode 5: 5. HardshipJuly 9, 1988 · 37 min
  6. Episode 6: 6. The Color of Clear SkyJuly 16, 1988 · 37 min

Credits

Film and series details

EPISODE LENGTH
37 minutes
FIRST AIRED
June 16, 1988
LAST AIRED
July 16, 1988
PRODUCTION COMPANY
CCTV

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