Only One Earth
只有一个地球
Synopsis
“Only One Earth” (只有一个地球) is a pioneering Chinese environmental documentary series presented in four parts. The project was produced by CCTV with support from state environmental authorities (then the National Environmental Protection Agency, now the Ministry of Ecology and Environment), but it did not pass censorship and was not permitted to air. (It was originally planned to premiere on the first celebrated Earth Day in China in 1990.) It approaches ecological crisis through an experimental, essayistic lens shaped by the concerns of reform-era Chinese intellectuals, confronting the toll of global industrialization. Directed by Chen Jue (a member of SWYC, the same collective behind the following year's banned Tiananmen series), Only One Earth uses literary, academic, and archival materials alongside a visual style influenced by experimental cinema.
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Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Chen Jue, Jiu Ke
- Screenplay & Story
- Kuang Yang, Chen Jue
- Original Title
- 只有一个地球
- Country of Origin
- China
- Spoken Languages
- Mandarin
- Runtime
- 1h 20m
- Production Studios
- National Environmental Protection Agency, SWYC
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Chen Jue, Jiu Ke
Kuang Yang, Chen Jue
Department Leadership Roster
Chen Jue
Director
Jiu Ke
Director
Kuang Yang
Writer
Chen Jue
Writer
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Frequently Asked Questions About Only One Earth
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Only One Earth about?
“Only One Earth” (只有一个地球) is a pioneering Chinese environmental documentary series presented in four parts. The project was produced by CCTV with support from state environmental authorities (then the National Environmental Protection Agency, now the Ministry of Ecology and Environment), but it did not pass censorship and was not permitted to air. (It was originally planned to premiere on the first celebrated Earth Day in China in 1990.) It approaches ecological crisis through an experimental, essayistic lens shaped by the concerns of reform-era Chinese intellectuals, confronting the toll of global industrialization. Directed by Chen Jue (a member of SWYC, the same collective behind the following year's banned Tiananmen series), Only One Earth uses literary, academic, and archival materials alongside a visual style influenced by experimental cinema.
Who directed Only One Earth?
Only One Earth was directed by Chen Jue, Jiu Ke.
Who stars in Only One Earth?
The principal cast of Only One Earth includes Xiaotong Che.
When was Only One Earth released and how long is it?
Only One Earth was released in 1990 with a total runtime of 1h 20m.