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Bing'ai is a documentary centered on Zhang Bing'ai, a peasant woman who resisted relocation during the construction of the Three Gorges Dam in China. Directed and produced by Feng Yan in 2007, the film captures her personal struggle against the backdrop of a significant national project that affected many lives. It presents a detailed account of her determination to remain in her home despite the pressures to move.
The film runs for 116 minutes and provides an intimate look at the impact of large-scale development on individual lives. It is set against the historical context of the Three Gorges Dam, a project that has been both praised and criticized for its environmental and social implications. Through Zhang's story, the film shows the human cost of such monumental infrastructure projects.
Why Watch
- •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.
Perfect For
Documentary enthusiastsEnvironmental activistsChinese history fans