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199660 minGdocumentary

Home

199660 minGdocumentary

A giant panda prepares for release into the wild as ordinary workers at a rescue station care for it in this 60-minute film.

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A giant panda prepares for release into the wild as ordinary workers at a rescue station care for it in this 60-minute film.

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Wang Haibingdirector

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Wang Haibing's Home features a giant panda nearing release back into the wild. Set at a rescue station, the film follows ordinary workers dedicated to protecting the panda. Their efforts illustrate a bond between humans and nature. Home was an official selection at the 1996 Cannes Film Festival and runs for 60 minutes.

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