Zhang Bing'ai stands resolutely on her land in the Three Gorges region of China, refusing to relocate despite the impending construction of the Three Gorges Dam. Directed by Feng Yan, the 2007 documentary follows Bing'ai's struggle over seven years as she confronts the pressures of development. The film captures her determination and the broader context of land ownership in modern China. Bing'ai won the Ogawa Shinsuke Prize at the 2007 Yamagata International Documentary Film Festival and First Prize at the 2008 Punto de Vista International Documentary Film Festival.

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Meet Zhang Bing'ai, a woman who stood her ground.
See the impact of the Three Gorges Dam on local lives.
Find out why this film won multiple awards.

Did You Know

Bing'ai won the Ogawa Shinsuke Prize in 2007.
It received First Prize at the 2008 Punto de Vista International Documentary Film Festival.
The film was directed and produced by Feng Yan.

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Who directed the documentary Bing'ai?

Bing'ai was directed and produced by Feng Yan.

What award did Bing'ai win at the Yamagata International Documentary Film Festival?

Bing'ai won the Ogawa Shinsuke Prize at the 2007 Yamagata International Documentary Film Festival.

What is the duration of the documentary Bing'ai?

Bing'ai has a duration of 116 minutes.

Awards & Festivals

Yamagata International Documentary Film Festival

2007 • Official selection

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