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The World of the Chinese

2021 – 2024Show2 seasons12 episodes

Documentary
83
GreatGoodWatch score
IMDb8.1

A slow-burning, intriguing documentary series about everyday modern life and society.

Good for family movie night · friends night · teens

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Not for scares, laughs or brutality.

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Episodes

2 seasons · 12 episodes · best: S1E3 "Madagascar" 8.1

Episodes

7.6

Story

China is playing an increasingly important role worldwide. Under President Xi Jinping, substantial investments are being made in communication and cooperation and industrious Chinese people are settling abroad in large numbers. Documentary maker and China expert Ruben Terlou visits them in the new VPRO travel series ‘The World of the Chinese’. Who are they, what do they want to achieve and what impact does their presence have on the local population?

Feels like

  • Global Chinese Diaspora
  • Cultural Exploration
  • Geopolitical Documentary
  • Human Interest Stories
  • Social Observation
  • Contemporary Realism
  • Travel & Society
  • Economic & Political Themes
  • Informative & Engaging

Cast

1 of 1 · most episodes first

Crew

Directors
Jorien van Nes

Everyone

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Facts

January 10, 2021 · March 17, 2024 · Ended

First aired
January 10, 2021
Last aired
March 17, 2024
Status
Ended
Length
2 seasons · 12 episodes
Genres
Documentary
Original language
Dutch
Also spoken
Chinese, English
Made in
Cambodia, Kenya, Serbia
Available in
1 country

Q&A

6 questions, like "Where can I stream The World of the Chinese?"

Questions about The World of the Chinese

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Where can I stream The World of the Chinese?

It streams in 1 other country, but not in the United States.

Is The World of the Chinese worth watching?

83
GreatGoodWatch score

Yes, it's widely acclaimed, with a GoodWatch score of 83 (IMDb 8.1).

Is The World of the Chinese okay for kids?

Yes: the viewing guide lists it for family nights.

How long does it take to watch The World of the Chinese?

9 h

About 9 hours: 12 episodes in 2 seasons of about 45 minutes each, aired from 2021 to 2024.

Is The World of the Chinese plot-driven or character-driven?

CharactersPlot

Mostly character-driven: it leans on character depth (8 of 10) and dialogue centrality (8 of 10) more than on its plot.

Is The World of the Chinese in English?

DutchChineseEnglish

No, it was made in Dutch, with some Chinese and English.