The Chinese Shoes (2004)
Original title: Die chinesischen Schuhe
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Tamara Wyss retraces her grandparents’ 100-year-old German Empire expedition up the Yangtze through the Three Gorges just before the dam’s completion. Guided by their photos, letters, and recordings, she witnesses disappearing traditions amid China’s breakneck modernization.
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Tamara WyssSelf
Timmo NiesnerNarrator (voice)Franziska SchubertNarrator (voice)
Martina TregerNarrator (voice)Movie DNA
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What is The Chinese Shoes about?
Tamara Wyss retraces her grandparents’ 100-year-old German Empire expedition up the Yangtze through the Three Gorges just before the dam’s completion. Guided by their photos, letters, and recordings, she witnesses disappearing traditions amid China’s breakneck modernization.
How long is The Chinese Shoes?
The Chinese Shoes has a runtime of 104 minutes.