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Mao Tse-Tung and the Cultural Revolution

1969·Movie
49min
63
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Strong craft, light on feelings.

Energy

Calm and low-key

  • Fast Pace6
  • Violence6
  • Tension5

Heart

Nostalgic

  • Nostalgia7
  • Melancholy6
  • Pathos5

Humor

A little humor

Not a comedy at heart.

  • Satire & Parody4
  • Dark Humor4
  • Wit & Wordplay2

World

History, a real life story, and politics

Lived-in and easy to get lost in.

  • World Immersion8
  • Dialogue Centrality6
  • Novelty6

Craft

Solid, not remarkable

  • Direction7
  • Acting7
  • Character Depth7

Style

Functional look and sound

  • Cinematography6
  • Editing6
  • Music Composition6

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Nagisa Oshima's documentary details the rise of Chairman Mao during the revolution and shows the Communist Party's struggle and cultural upheaval. Made in 1969 for NTV station, this TV documentary also questions Mao's dictator tendency during the cultural revolution.
Mao ZedongChinese RevolutionCultural RevolutionPolitical DocumentaryHistorical AnalysisBiographicalSocial CommentaryCold War EraAsian History

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Is Mao Tse-Tung and the Cultural Revolution worth watching?

63
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Opinions are mixed, with a GoodWatch score of 64/100 (IMDb 4.7). The GoodWatch score combines critic and audience ratings.

What is Mao Tse-Tung and the Cultural Revolution rated?

Violence

Content advisories: violence.

How long is Mao Tse-Tung and the Cultural Revolution?

0 h 49 min

Mao Tse-Tung and the Cultural Revolution runs 0 h 49 min.

Is Mao Tse-Tung and the Cultural Revolution based on a true story?

Yes. It's based on real events or a real person's life.

What language is Mao Tse-Tung and the Cultural Revolution in?

Japanese

It was made in Japanese. Produced in Japan.