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| Field name | Value |
|---|---|
| Title | Heart of Asia (Sinkiang) |
| Production Date | 1951 |
| Country of Production | China |
| Duration | 00:38:15 |
| Production Company | Peking Film Studio |
| Film Subject Era | 1946-1953 |
| Genre | Documentary |
| Summary | A feature exploring the Sinkiang region in China with footage of cattle herding families, youth organisations volunteering their time to assist with the harvest, the trading of goods, engineers and surveyors choosing sites for future industrial and mining sites, traditional silk production, and the education of girls and boys. |
| Subjects | Wildlife and nature; Agriculture and farming; Rivers; Towns and cities; Architecture; History; Religion; Islam; Multiculturalism; Children; Family life; Food; Horse racing; Chinese army; Irrigation; Youth organisations; Automobiles; Schools; Education |
| Cast |
Commentator: Shu-Yuan, W. |
| Contributors |
Photography: Meng-Pin, W., Pong-Hui, H. Music: Li-Ming |
| Places | China; Xinjiang Uyghur Autonomous Region; Kashgar |
| Fiction/Non Fiction | Non Fiction |
| Sound | Sound |
| Colour Format | Black and white |
| Film Format | 16mm Comb BW pos |
| Language | Chinese (Narrator); English (Subtitles) |
| Module | Culture & Society |
| Copyright | The British Film Institute |