River Elegy (1988)
6.0 (1 votes)
1 Season
June 16, 1988
Chinese
Documentary
Synopsis
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.
Network
CCTV-1
Episodes
E1
In Search of a Dream
Jun 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.
E2
Destiny
Jun 18, 1988
37 min
No description available.
E3
Divine Light
Jun 25, 1988
37 min
No description available.
E4
A New Era
Jul 2, 1988
37 min
No description available.
E5
Hardship
Jul 9, 1988
37 min
No description available.
E6
The Color of Clear Sky
Jul 16, 1988
37 min
No description available.
Details
Original Title
河殇
Status
Ended
Seasons
1
Episodes
6
Production
China Central Television 中央电视台 (CCTV)
