Documentary · Germany · 2004 · 1h 44m

The Chinese Shoes

Die chinesischen Schuhe

Director

Cast

Tamara Wyss as Self Timmo Niesner as Narrator (voice) Franziska Schubert as Narrator (voice) Martina Treger as Narrator (voice)

Crew

Lutz Reitemeier — Director of Photography Anette Fleming — Editor Tamara Wyss — Editor Tamara Wyss — Writer Jörg Rothe — Producer Alexander Ris — Producer

Synopsis

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.

Key Collaborators

Tamara Wyss Director Lutz Reitemeier Director of Photography Anette Fleming Editor Tamara Wyss Editor Tamara Wyss Writer Jörg Rothe Producer Alexander Ris Producer

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