Review of Up the Yangtze (2007) by Chen Y — 03 Aug 2011
Great documentary about the lives of those who were affected by the opening of china's three gorges dam on the yangtze river, one of the biggest hydroelectric dams in the world and one of china's biggest public projects ever.
the film focuses mainly on the story of one young girl whose family lives in a shack along the banks of the river, trying to make ends meet, and her journey to find work on the riverboat cruises along the river in order to help provide for her family.
in addition to her compelling story, the filmmaker also tries to capture the haunting beauty of the river before the landscape dramatically changes with the opening of the dam. with the dam completion the water level rises dramatically, burying in the waters thousands of years of civilization and history as well as natural scenery.
the film brought to light some important issues regarding the dam without taking too strong of a stance or choosing definitive sides. good watch for anyone interested in china.
This review of Up the Yangtze (2007) was written by Chen Y on 03 Aug 2011.
Up the Yangtze has generally received very positive reviews.
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