Sunday in Peking
Dimanche à Pekin
Synopsis
Chris Marker’s travel essay Sunday in Peking transforms a long-held childhood dream into a cinematic journey through Beijing. Blending documentary observation with reflective narration, Marker captures the city’s rhythms, traditions, and everyday life in mid-1950s China with his signature curiosity and lyricism.
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Release History & Theatrical Window
Shanghai International Film Festival
Festival / Special Debut
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Chris Marker
- Screenplay & Story
- Chris Marker
- Original Title
- Dimanche à Pekin
- Country of Origin
- France
- Spoken Languages
- French
- Runtime
- 19m
- Production Studios
- Pavox Films, Argos films
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Chris Marker
Chris Marker
Chris Marker
Paul Paviot
Department Leadership Roster
Chris Marker
Director
Chris Marker
Writer
Paul Paviot
Producer
Chris Marker
Director of Photography
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Frequently Asked Questions About Sunday in Peking
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What is Sunday in Peking about?
Chris Marker’s travel essay Sunday in Peking transforms a long-held childhood dream into a cinematic journey through Beijing. Blending documentary observation with reflective narration, Marker captures the city’s rhythms, traditions, and everyday life in mid-1950s China with his signature curiosity and lyricism.
Who directed Sunday in Peking?
Sunday in Peking was directed by Chris Marker.
Who stars in Sunday in Peking?
The principal cast of Sunday in Peking includes Gilles Quéant.
When was Sunday in Peking released and how long is it?
Sunday in Peking was released in 1956 with a total runtime of 19m.