Song of Youth
青春之歌
Synopsis
Adapted from a novel of the same title, this film depicts a young woman’s transformation from housewife to loyal Communist. This process is presented as “natural” – possessed of inherent logic rather than merely “incidental”. Hence, the film is really about Communist revolution that won over the hearts and minds of Chinese youth.
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Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Cui Wei, Chen Huaiai
- Screenplay & Story
- Yang Mo
- Original Score
- Qu Xixian
- Original Title
- 青春之歌
- Country of Origin
- China
- Spoken Languages
- Mandarin
- Runtime
- 2h 37m
- Production Studios
- Beijing Film Studio
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Cui Wei, Chen Huaiai
Yang Mo
Qu Xixian
Nie Jing
Department Leadership Roster
Cui Wei
Director
Nie Jing
Director of Photography
Chen Huaiai
Director
Qu Xixian
Original Music Composer
Yang Mo
Writer
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Frequently Asked Questions About Song of Youth
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Song of Youth about?
Adapted from a novel of the same title, this film depicts a young woman’s transformation from housewife to loyal Communist. This process is presented as “natural” – possessed of inherent logic rather than merely “incidental”. Hence, the film is really about Communist revolution that won over the hearts and minds of Chinese youth.
Who directed Song of Youth?
Song of Youth was directed by Cui Wei, Chen Huaiai.
Who stars in Song of Youth?
The principal cast of Song of Youth includes Ge Cunzhuang, Qin Yi, Xie Fang, Kang Tai, Yang Yu.
When was Song of Youth released and how long is it?
Song of Youth was released in 1959 with a total runtime of 2h 37m.
Who composed the musical score for Song of Youth?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Song of Youth was composed by Qu Xixian.