The Birth of New China
1989 film
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The Birth of New China (Chinese: 开国大典; pinyin: kāiguó dàdiǎn; lit. 'State Foundation Ceremony') is a 1989 Chinese drama film directed by Li Qiankuan[1] and Xiao Guiyun.[2][3] The film was selected as the Chinese entry for the Best Foreign Language Film at the 62nd Academy Awards, but was not accepted as a nominee.[4]
| The Birth of New China | |
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| Directed by | Li Qiankuan |
| Written by | Li Qiankuan |
| Starring | Gu Yue |
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Running time | 163 minutes |
| Country | China |
| Language | Mandarin |
| Box office | ¥100 million |
The film tells the events in summer 1949 that lead to the proclamation of the People's Republic of China in Beijing the 1st October 1949.[5]
Cast
Box office
The film grossed ¥100 million ($27 million) in China.[6]
