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To Live
Resource Category: Cultural Resource
Description: The story follows the lives of two men, Fugui and Jiazhen, who endure a dramatic change in personal wealth, menial labor, and induction into the army. With the harsh realities of the Mao period, they manage "to live" and survive with their families in spite of all the hardships.
Editorial Board Review: This movie is a great resource for 20th Century Chinese history. The Civil War, Great Leap Forward and The Cultural Revolution in mainland China are the backdrop for insight into how these events affected the daily lives and struggles of the Chinese people. Chinese language DVD with English subtitles. Recommended for both high school and college level.
Bibliographic Information: Zhang, Yimou (Director) (1994). To Live [DVD, Video]. Shanghai: Shanghai Film Studios.

ISBN:
Notes: Film is adapted from the book: Hua, Yu. (2003) To Live: A Novel. New York: Anchor Press--Random House. ISBN: 1-4000-31869
Keywords: Cultural Revolution, Chinese Civil War, Great Leap Forward
National Standards: Cultures: Perspectives
Cultures: Products
Cultures: Practices
Intended Use for Learning: DVD , Video Tape, Cultural Material
Intended Use for Teaching: DVD, Cultural Material, Video Tape
Topics: Culture
History
Instructional Modality: Visual
Multi-Media
Skill Level: Novice: Reading
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Copyright Information: Status: Protected by copyright     Other: 1994
Home Page:
http://www.rottentomatoes.com/m/to_live/
Acquisition Information: Points of Acquisition: From provider
POA Comments: Order from Samuel Goldwyn Company or online amazon.com
Price
(Total Cost):
$ 10 

 

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