The Ditch
夹边沟
Synopsis
The film focuses on the suffering of Chinese who were imprisoned in a forced labor camp called Jiabiangou in the Gobi Desert in winter 1960 under Mao Zedong on the grounds that they were "rightist elements". The film tells of the harsh life of these men, who coped with physical exhaustion, extreme cold, starvation and death on a daily basis.
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Release History & Theatrical Window
Toronto International Film Festival
Festival / Special Debut
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Wang Bing
- Screenplay & Story
- Wang Bing
- Original Title
- 夹边沟
- Country of Origin
- Belgium, France, Hong Kong, Netherlands, South Korea
- Spoken Languages
- Mandarin
- Runtime
- 1h 52m
- Production Studios
- WIL Productions, Les Films de L'Etranger, Wild Bunch, Entre Chien et Loup, Pusan Promotion Plan, CineMart
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Wang Bing
Wang Bing, Yang Xianhui
Lu Sheng
Marie-Hélène Dozo
Wang Bing, Mao Hui, Francisco Villa-Lobos , Kong Lihong, Wang Yang
Department Leadership Roster
Wang Bing
Screenplay
Wang Bing
Producer
Wang Bing
Director
Mao Hui
Producer
Francisco Villa-Lobos
Producer
Kong Lihong
Producer
Yang Wang
Production Design
Marie-Hélène Dozo
Editor
Zhang Wanxiong
Production Design
Fuzheng Wang
Costume Design
Wang Yang
Producer
Lu Sheng
Director of Photography
Production Stills & Gallery
Official cinematic photography and background stills for The Ditch.
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Frequently Asked Questions About The Ditch
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is The Ditch about?
The film focuses on the suffering of Chinese who were imprisoned in a forced labor camp called Jiabiangou in the Gobi Desert in winter 1960 under Mao Zedong on the grounds that they were "rightist elements". The film tells of the harsh life of these men, who coped with physical exhaustion, extreme cold, starvation and death on a daily basis.
Who directed The Ditch?
The Ditch was directed by Wang Bing.
Who stars in The Ditch?
The principal cast of The Ditch includes Cheng Zhengwu, Niansong Jing, Xiangnian Li, Renjun Lian, Ye Lu.
When was The Ditch released and how long is it?
The Ditch was released in 2011 with a total runtime of 1h 52m.
Is The Ditch based on a book or true story?
The Ditch is adapted from the following source material: Novel: "Yang Xianhui".