River Elegy
1988•37m•6.0/10
Documentary
Ratings
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6.0/10(1)
A formal critique of historical Chinese culture, arguing that developing a so-called "yellow civilization" based on the land and rivers has led to conservatism, ignorance and backwardness, and that China should develop a "blue civilization" based on the sea, while establishing a system based on the market economy.
Production
CCTV
Language
ZH
Status
Ended
First Aired
June 16, 1988
Last Aired
July 16, 1988
Networks
CCTV-1
Created By
Jun Xia
Where to Watch
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Seasons & Episodes
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Season
E1
In Search of a Dream
Air date: 1988-06-16
About the Ming Dynasty's ban on maritime activities alluded to the building of the Great Wall by China's first emperor Ying Zheng.
E2
Destiny
Air date: 1988-06-18
E3
Divine Light
Air date: 1988-06-25
E4
A New Era
Air date: 1988-07-02
E5
Hardship
Air date: 1988-07-09
E6
The Color of Clear Sky
Air date: 1988-07-16
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