The Chinese Shoes
Die chinesischen Schuhe
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.
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Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Tamara Wyss
- Screenplay & Story
- Tamara Wyss
- Original Title
- Die chinesischen Schuhe
- Country of Origin
- Germany
- Spoken Languages
- Cantonese, German, English
- Runtime
- 1h 44m
- Production Studios
- Mediopolis Film- und Fernsehproduktion, RBB, NDR, SWR, ARTE
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Tamara Wyss
Tamara Wyss
Lutz Reitemeier
Anette Fleming, Tamara Wyss
Jörg Rothe, Alexander Ris
Department Leadership Roster
Lutz Reitemeier
Director of Photography
Anette Fleming
Editor
Tamara Wyss
Editor
Jörg Rothe
Producer
Alexander Ris
Producer
Tamara Wyss
Director
Tamara Wyss
Writer
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Frequently Asked Questions About The Chinese Shoes
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is The Chinese Shoes about?
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.
Who directed The Chinese Shoes?
The Chinese Shoes was directed by Tamara Wyss.
Who stars in The Chinese Shoes?
The principal cast of The Chinese Shoes includes Tamara Wyss, Timmo Niesner, Franziska Schubert, Martina Treger.
When was The Chinese Shoes released and how long is it?
The Chinese Shoes was released in 2004 with a total runtime of 1h 44m.