Nearly 300 schoolchildren died in a fire in Karamay, China, in 1994, as they were instructed to wait for state officials to exit first.
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Nearly 300 schoolchildren died in a fire in Karamay, China, in 1994, as they were instructed to wait for state officials to exit first.
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Synopsis
Karamay, a city in Northwest China, was the site of a devastating fire on December 8, 1994, during a performance for state officials. Nearly 300 schoolchildren died after being ordered to wait for the officials to exit first. Following the disaster, Chinese state media censored coverage of the event. Families of the victims still face restrictions on public mourning, illustrating the lasting effects of state control. This 356-minute documentary by Xu Xin presents the tragedy and its aftermath.
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- See the impact of the 1994 Karamay fire.
- Meet director Xu Xin's unique filmmaking style.
- Find out how the community coped with tragedy.
Did You Know
- Karamay is a 2010 film directed by Xu Xin.
- The film has a runtime of 356 minutes.
- The Karamay fire occurred in 1994.
- The film is primarily in black-and-white.
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Who directed the documentary Karamay?
Karamay was directed by Chinese director Xu Xin.
What year was the Karamay documentary released?
The Karamay documentary was released in 2010.
How long is the Karamay documentary?
The duration of the Karamay documentary is 356 minutes.
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