The Chinese Shoes

The Chinese Shoes 2004 Directed by Tamara Wyss Die chinesischen Schuhe

Tamara Wyss retraces her grandparents’ 100-year-old German Empire expedition up the Yangtze through the Three Gorges just before the dam’s completion. Guided by their photos, letters, and recordings, she witnesses disappearing traditions amid China’s breakneck modernization.

Country Germany

Production Country Germany

Language German

Spoken Languages Cantonese , English , German

Gnere Documentary

Production Companies ARTE , NDR , SWR , RBB , Mediopolis Film- und Fernsehproduktion

Release Date 27 October 2004

104 mins