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River Elegy

River Elegy

1988•37m•6.0/10
Documentary

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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.

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Production

China Central Television 中央电视台 (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
Region US · Lang EN
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Seasons & Episodes
Select a season to view episodes. Reddit links may contain spoilers.
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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