Interesting Times: The Secret of My Success
Overview
Interesting Times: The Secret of My Success is a 2002 Chinese documentary film by director Duan Jinchuan about China's contemporary politics of democracy and the realities of the one child policy. The director shows how this policy is being implemented in Fanshen, a rural village in Northeast China. The film is part of the series, called Interesting Times, which shows different aspects of modern life in China. The other films in the series are: The War of Love (dir. Duan Jinhuan and Jiang Yue), Xiao's Long March (dir. Wu Gong AKA Kang Jianning), and This Happy Life (dir. Jiang Yue). The documentary aired on TV in a shortened version with English narration (59 min.), but a longer version (71 min.) screened at some international festivals.
Frequently Asked Questions & Story Details
Who directed Interesting Times: The Secret of My Success?
Interesting Times: The Secret of My Success was directed by Jinchuan Duan.
Where was Interesting Times: The Secret of My Success produced?
It was produced by companies including Unknown Production Companies in Unknown Countries.
Interesting Times: The Secret of My Success Ending Explained & Trivia
The ending of Interesting Times: The Secret of My Success wraps up key thematic points regarding its characters. The film showcases excellent use of sound design, writing, and visual effects to create an immersive cinematic environment. For full analysis of ending theories, you can check out our corresponding articles in the Lumaflicks Blog section.
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