Characters & Themes
This Is China (1946) Characters, Setting & Themes Explained
- Release, runtime and language
- 1946 · 9 mins · English
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- Directed by
- Olivia Ellis
- Starring
- Valentine Dyall
A vivid montage captures the stark contrasts of 1940s China, moving from the timeless Forbidden City and Great Wall to Shanghai’s modern skyline. Rural hand‑drawn ploughs stand beside mechanised factories, while destitute children appear next to runway‑ready models. Nationalist commanders and Communist leaders vie for popular support.
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