Mountains and Rivers Bearing Witness

Mountains and Rivers Bearing Witness

Dir/Scr: Yu Peng
Narrator: Chen Jianbin
Prod Co.: Huaxia Film Distribution Co., Ltd., Central Studio of News Reels Production
Genre: Documentary
2025 | Colour | Putonghua | Chi & Eng Subtitles | 104min


Mountains and Rivers Bearing Witness is the first documentary film to panoramic depict the arduous struggles of the Chinese people during the 14-year War of Resistance Against Japanese Aggression from 1931 to 1945. The production team authentically presents this epic chapter of national survival using modern techniques such as digital restoration to revitalise a wealth of precious historical footage. With concise yet rigorous content, the film combines historical accuracy with artistic resonance, allowing audiences to vividly experience the tremendous sacrifices made by their forebears for the nation, its people, and world peace.

Remarks: This title is classified as Category IIA – Not Suitable for Children.


Date Time Venue
18/4/2024 (Sat) 2:30pm Cinema, Hong Kong Film Archive
18/4/2024 (Sat) 5:30pm Cinema, Hong Kong Film Archive

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