The Great Wall of China: The Hidden Story
Synopsis
It's the most extraordinary feat of engineering in history, and one of the most iconic man-made structures on the planet - the Great Wall of China, stretching thousands of miles across barren deserts and treacherous mountains before finally plunging into the sea. But why did the Chinese go to such staggering lengths to build it, and what are the secrets that have enabled it to survive for over 2,000 years? Now, ground breaking science is re-writing its complex history and de-coding its mysteries to reveal that there is much more to the Great Wall than just bricks and mortar. Cutting edge chemistry reveals that the secret to the Great Wall's remarkable strength is a simple ingredient found in every kitchen, and a new survey also determines that its length is truly amazing, as we finally solve the enigma at the heart of the world's greatest mega-structure.
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Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Ian Bremner
- Original Title
- The Great Wall of China: The Hidden Story
- Country of Origin
- United Kingdom
- Spoken Languages
- English, Mandarin
- Runtime
- 47m
- Production Studios
- Channel 4 Television, Lion Television
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Ian Bremner
Brian McDairmant
Richard Lace
Bill Locke, Ian Bremner
Department Leadership Roster
Ian Bremner
Director
Brian McDairmant
Director of Photography
Richard Lace
Editor
Ian Bremner
Producer
Age Classification & Content Advisories
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International Certification Matrix
FSK 12 — Restricted to viewers aged 12 and older.
Interdit aux moins de 10 ans — 10+ only.
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What is The Great Wall of China: The Hidden Story about?
It's the most extraordinary feat of engineering in history, and one of the most iconic man-made structures on the planet - the Great Wall of China, stretching thousands of miles across barren deserts and treacherous mountains before finally plunging into the sea. But why did the Chinese go to such staggering lengths to build it, and what are the secrets that have enabled it to survive for over 2,000 years? Now, ground breaking science is re-writing its complex history and de-coding its mysteries to reveal that there is much more to the Great Wall than just bricks and mortar. Cutting edge chemistry reveals that the secret to the Great Wall's remarkable strength is a simple ingredient found in every kitchen, and a new survey also determines that its length is truly amazing, as we finally solve the enigma at the heart of the world's greatest mega-structure.
Who directed The Great Wall of China: The Hidden Story?
The Great Wall of China: The Hidden Story was directed by Ian Bremner.
Who stars in The Great Wall of China: The Hidden Story?
The principal cast of The Great Wall of China: The Hidden Story includes William Lindesay, Mike Loades, Paul McGann, Guohua Xu, Dr Bingjian Zhang.
When was The Great Wall of China: The Hidden Story released and how long is it?
The Great Wall of China: The Hidden Story was released in 2014 with a total runtime of 47m.
What is the age rating and content advisory for The Great Wall of China: The Hidden Story?
The Great Wall of China: The Hidden Story holds official age classifications: DE: 12 (FSK 12 — Restricted to viewers aged 12 and older.); FR: 10 (Interdit aux moins de 10 ans — 10+ only.).