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Wild China [Blu-ray] | ![Wild China [Blu-ray]](http://ecx.images-amazon.com/images/I/51foee2MTQL._SL160_.jpg)
 enlarge | Director: Bbc Video
Actor: Bbc Video
Studio: BBC WARNER
Category: DVD
List Price: $39.99
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Avg. Customer Rating:  17 reviews
Sales Rank: 2426
Format: Color, Dubbed, Subtitled, Widescreen
Languages: English (Original Language), Chinese (Subtitled), English (Subtitled), Spanish (Dubbed)
Rating: NR (Not Rated)
Media: Blu-ray
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: 1000038332
UPC: 883929017164
EAN: 0883929017164
Theatrical Release Date: 2008
Release Date: August 5, 2008
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Product Description
An exotic fusion of natural history and Oriental adventure "Wild China" is a series of journeys through four startlingly different landscapes each based around the travels of a real historical character. With splendour scale and romance Wild China lifts the veil on the world's most enigmatic and magnificent country delving into its vibrant habitats to reveal a land of unbelievable natural complexity. Journey across China from the glittering peaks of the Himalayas to the barren steppe the sub-Arctic to the tropical islands through deserts both searingly hot and mind-numbingly cold and see in pioneering images a dazzling array of mysterious beautiful wild and rare creatures.Running Time: 300 min.Format: BLU-RAY DISC Genre: TELEVISION/BBC UPC: 883929017164 Manufacturer No: 1000038332
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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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 If you like Galapagos or Planet Earth, you must own this one too! August 26, 2008
4 out of 4 found this review helpful
This by the far the best documentary for your money,23 dollars that has 6 hours of documentary! might not rival to planet earth in term of depth or rival gapagos picture quality, but anyway this is great documentary regardness, this is not your typical china documentary, you won't find forbidden city or other public well know sight, but isntead this more focus at the nature beauty landscape and landmark of China, which only native chinese know, example many of the scene of the wild china are never show in tv anywhere especially not in the west, only tourism will goes to those place, this mean it actualyl gave you a trip to china really, is that good. Also this one has large coverage of the popular china icon animal panda, which i sure please many, included coverage of tibet, most people think tibet as a religion and very harz place to live , but is far more than that and is very important for the survival of human kind. This does coverage of daily peopel lives but is balance with equal animal and nature coverage.
Great view of "off the beaten track" China September 19, 2008
2 out of 2 found this review helpful
I loved this 2-disk Blu-ray DVD. The camera work is excellent, and the insight into the lives of rural, working families and their environment in China was very thought provoking. A country of contrasts - the great way they pulled off the recent Olympics versus how the people in the rural countryside live (very much day-to-day subsistence living.
And the photography was typical high-end BBC work - must have taken them hundreds of hours of photography.
Highly recommended for anyone interested in life beyond Beijing, Shanghai, Shenzen and Hong Kong.
Breathtaking glimpse of China November 14, 2008
2 out of 2 found this review helpful
This is basically a 6 hour view into the country of China.
As Americans it seems that we don't know much about one of the most populous countries on the planet. This series takes you through many of the regions, including the animals, the local people, and current struggles. The segments are broken down into 6 hour long chunks and includes a short 'how this was filmed'.
The discs really show off the potential of blu-ray, and immerse you into the areas. It also includes some never before seen animal footage. High recommended.
Simply breathtaking November 23, 2008
2 out of 2 found this review helpful
Documentary is beautifully made with spectular scenery. The richness of colors of the blu-ray is 2nd to none. There's not a boring moment in the entire 6 hrs of viewing.
Great picture quality and great series !!!! August 12, 2008
1 out of 1 found this review helpful
A perfect series on blu-ray. It looks amazing and it is very interesting to learn about such a beautiful country !!!
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