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201253 minPGdocumentary

8.5/ 10(2 ratings)• TMDB

Man Made Place

201253 minPGdocumentary

8.5/ 10(2 ratings)• TMDB

Two cities in China illustrate rapid urbanization: Yum, a ghost town, and Ordos, a planned city designed as a model for future development.

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Two cities in China illustrate rapid urbanization: Yum, a ghost town, and Ordos, a planned city designed as a model for future development.

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Yu-Shen Sudirector

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Yum is a ghost town in China, illustrating the fallout of failed urban development. In contrast, Ordos represents ambitious planning, designed as a city of the future. Directed by Yu-Shen Su, the 53-minute documentary uses striking visuals to show the stark differences between these two cities. It addresses the narratives behind their creation and abandonment amid China's rapid urban growth.

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