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Wild China | 
 enlarge | Director: Bbc Video
Actor: Wild China
Studio: BBC WARNER
Category: DVD
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Avg. Customer Rating:  9 reviews
Sales Rank: 3624
Format: Color, Dubbed, Dvd-video, Ntsc, Subtitled, Widescreen
Languages: English (Original Language), Chinese (Subtitled), English (Subtitled), Spanish (Dubbed)
Rating: NR (Not Rated)
Number Of Items: 2
Running Time: 300
Aspect Ratio: 1.77:1
Shipping Weight (lbs): 1
Dimensions (in): 7.1 x 5.4 x 0.6
MPN: WARDE38278D
UPC: 883929016723
EAN: 0883929016723
Theatrical Release Date: 2008
Release Date: August 5, 2008
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Product Description
Studio: Warner Home Video Release Date: 08/05/2008 Run time: 300 minutes Rating: Nr
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Beautifully filmed and soothingly narrated by Bernard Hill (The Lord of the Rings trilogy), Wild China takes an expansive look at the fourth largest country in the world. Over a period of more than six hours, the miniseries--which was co-produced by the BBC and China's CTV--lets viewers into a world that is straddling the line between modern-day efficiency and old world traditions. Fans accustomed to travelogues with personable hosts such as quirky Anthony Bourdain or perky Samantha Brown leading them through far away places may get a little bored with the hands-off approach here. But the beauty of this production is in the country and the people, and the way the filmmakers present them in crisply edited vignettes. We see the jumping spiders atop Mount Everest, the winding grace of the Great Wall, and of course some shy pandas that many people equate with China. But some of the best moments are the simple ones--children in a classroom, fishermen working the waters, and monks meditating in monasteries. As did the Planet Earth series, Wild China makes viewers wish they were there. The film doesn't touch heavily on the politics of China, but it isn't lacking because of the omission. As it is, Wild China ends all too soon, leaving viewers longing for more for a country that once didn't welcome foreigners in. --Jae-Ha Kim
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Good Narration August 5, 2008
14 out of 14 found this review helpful
I have to agree with the previous reviewer that said: "It also focuses on the little known and long-standing efforts by China to preserve it's environment, delicate ecological systems and unique animal life." There's an example, in almost every episode, of conservation by the Chinese people, and this is not new. One of my favorites is the scene of Chinese people riding some distances on their bicycles with their birdcages strapped behind them, so they could hang all the little cages on trees so the birds could all talk to each other and not be lonely. Just recently, in the big earthquake (not this morning's, the one before) one of China's famous Giant Pandas 'Mau Mau' died when a wall collapsed on her. The keepers cried at her grave and she had a real funeral. While there is nothing quite so dramatic in this series, it is nice to see this side of the Chinese people at least alluded to.
Not mentioned in the last few reviews is the wonderful narration provided by Bernard Hill (captain of 'The Titanic'; King Theoden of Peter Jackson's 'The Lord of the Rings'). I was happy to see his wonderful voice put to such good use, and he even gets to keep his British accent!
Breathtaking scenes and new revelations about China's environmental efforts August 4, 2008
13 out of 13 found this review helpful
This is one of the best documentaries about China today. It shows the diverse topography, flora, and fauna of the most geographically and ethnically diverse countries in the world. It also focuses on the little known and long-standing efforts by China to preserve it's environment, delicate ecological systems and unique animal life. The photography is breathtaking and the extra effort to show rarely seen areas of China are amazing. I have traveled all over China and this documentary shows the land as it truly is. For people who would like a glimpse into this remarkable land and it's people, this documentary is an excellent choice.
Wild China - Only to see is to believe. July 5, 2008
13 out of 14 found this review helpful
This is truly an incredible documentary. I knew that there were both marvelous animals and picturesque natural beauty in China, but never like this. Each episode [8 in total, viewing time of 377 minutes]makes you gape in awe at both the vastly diverse environments, animals and human tribes that make China their home.
Most breathtaking shots August 29, 2008
6 out of 6 found this review helpful
I had originally come across some of these episodes on the Travel Channel, right before the Beijing Olympics. Once I saw a couple of the episodes, I knew I had to get the DVD set. It was just jaw-dropping, breath-takingly beautiful. The scenery is straight out of the traditional Chinese 'mountain-water' paintings, the animals were amazing, and the overall presentation was just classy-ly done. And to those who would love to have Chinese friends and family watch and enjoy, there are indeed traditional Chinese subtitles. I can safely say this is worth every penny.
The finest documentary ever made on China's wildlife and natural beauty September 7, 2008
2 out of 2 found this review helpful
I have to admit Wild China has to be the finest documentary ever made on China's wildlife and natural landscapes. As a Chinese living overseas, this documentary makes me so proud to be a Chinese and I will get it as a gift for all my relatives and friends, in China or overseas.
The photography in this series is just stunning, similar to BBC's Planet Earth. Also I like the way they document the interaction between people and landscape and wildlife. I think this is the most important aspect of conservation in China today - how to achieve the balance between progress and conservation.
Many of the locations in this documentary I have not heard of before. Also many of the wildlife species are very rare and the footage is extremely available to the public.
Thank the BBC team for their great effort to present China's wildlife and natural beauty so beautifully.
Get this DVD, watch it a couple of times and visit China yourself.
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