Red Art (2007): cast, story & where to watch

2007 · Film

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Released in 2007, Red Art is a documentary film directed by Hu Jie, running about 70 minutes.

What it’s about. The launch and development of the Great Proletarian Cultural Revolution not only has a series of CCP Central Committee documents that have promoted wave after wave of movements, but also has various propaganda methods. A large number of different types of literary and artistic products have been produced in a collective form and with the input of the State. As a weapon of revolutionary struggle, works of art are important representatives of this period. Art was a tool for the Cultural Revolution; it fully embodies its aesthetic characteristics, actively cooperating with the development of various movements and the popularization of ideas. It has cultivated the values ​​and visual experience of a generation of Chinese people — the paintings of the Cultural Revolution have been regarded as treasures by Chinese collectors. This film shows the characteristics of the Cultural Revolution paintings through a large number of paintings, as well as the bloody violence and despotism behind them.

Who’s in it. Red Art stars Li Xingtao, Zhou Jineng, Liu Chunhua and Li Bin, among others.

Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Red Art page.

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Frequently asked

Where can I watch Red Art (2007)?
Streaming, rental and purchase options for Red Art change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
Who stars in Red Art?
Red Art stars Li Xingtao, Zhou Jineng, Liu Chunhua, Li Bin and Harriet Evans.
When was Red Art released?
Red Art was released in 2007, with a runtime of about 70 minutes.