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All's Right With The World = 歌舞昇平
directed by Cheung King-wai, fl. 2007; produced by Ben Tsiang, fl. 2007 and Cheung King-wai, fl. 2007, CNEX Foundation Limited (Taipei Shi: CNEX Studio Corporation, 2007), 1 hour 13 mins
The film explores the hidden face of poverty in one of the world's most affluent and capitalistic cities. Directed by CHEUNG King Wai (KJ: Music and Life), the film follows five Hong Kong families of different backgrounds that receive government subsidies. How do the poor get by in a glossy city that flaunts consp...
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directed by Cheung King-wai, fl. 2007; produced by Ben Tsiang, fl. 2007 and Cheung King-wai, fl. 2007, CNEX Foundation Limited (Taipei Shi: CNEX Studio Corporation, 2007), 1 hour 13 mins
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The film explores the hidden face of poverty in one of the world's most affluent and capitalistic cities. Directed by CHEUNG King Wai (KJ: Music and Life), the film follows five Hong Kong families of different backgrounds that receive government subsidies. How do the poor get by in a glossy city that flaunts conspicuous consumption and hides poverty in cavernous public housing estates? All's Right With The World shares the different stories of th...
The film explores the hidden face of poverty in one of the world's most affluent and capitalistic cities. Directed by CHEUNG King Wai (KJ: Music and Life), the film follows five Hong Kong families of different backgrounds that receive government subsidies. How do the poor get by in a glossy city that flaunts conspicuous consumption and hides poverty in cavernous public housing estates? All's Right With The World shares the different stories of these low-income families, their daily living conditions, and their ways of celebrating Chinese New Year.
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Field of Study
Asian Studies
Content Type
Documentary
Contributor
Ben Tsiang, fl. 2007, Cheung King-wai, fl. 2007, CNEX Foundation Limited
Author / Creator
Cheung King-wai, fl. 2007
Date Published / Released
2007
Publisher
CNEX Studio Corporation
Topic / Theme
Welfare and public relief, Poverty, Ethnic (Nonfiction), Chinese
Copyright Message
Copyright 2007 by CNEX Studio Corporation
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Ancient Species = 紅穀子
directed by Lin Zhi-zhan, 1973-; produced by Ben Tsiang, fl. 2007 and Lin Zhi-zhan, 1973-, CNEX Foundation Limited (Taipei Shi: CNEX Studio Corporation, 2008), 1 hour 24 mins
XIONG Jie-feng is naive but not easily influenced. Different from other Chinese young people who prefer working in the cities, XIONG decides to go back to his hometown, a village in Yunnan province, and starts to plant the 'red rice seed', a kind of ancient species. However, it is not easy. The 'red rice seed' can...
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directed by Lin Zhi-zhan, 1973-; produced by Ben Tsiang, fl. 2007 and Lin Zhi-zhan, 1973-, CNEX Foundation Limited (Taipei Shi: CNEX Studio Corporation, 2008), 1 hour 24 mins
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XIONG Jie-feng is naive but not easily influenced. Different from other Chinese young people who prefer working in the cities, XIONG decides to go back to his hometown, a village in Yunnan province, and starts to plant the 'red rice seed', a kind of ancient species. However, it is not easy. The 'red rice seed' can only be planted in a traditional and organic way without chemicals. At the same time, finding a bride and getting married seem even mo...
XIONG Jie-feng is naive but not easily influenced. Different from other Chinese young people who prefer working in the cities, XIONG decides to go back to his hometown, a village in Yunnan province, and starts to plant the 'red rice seed', a kind of ancient species. However, it is not easy. The 'red rice seed' can only be planted in a traditional and organic way without chemicals. At the same time, finding a bride and getting married seem even more difficult for him...
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Field of Study
Asian Studies
Content Type
Documentary
Contributor
Ben Tsiang, fl. 2007, Lin Zhi-zhan, 1973-, CNEX Foundation Limited
Author / Creator
Lin Zhi-zhan, 1973-
Date Published / Released
2008
Publisher
CNEX Studio Corporation
Topic / Theme
Planting, Farm life, Ethnic (Nonfiction), Chinese
Copyright Message
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China Gate = 中國門
directed by Wang Yang, fl. 2011-2013; produced by Ben Tsiang, fl. 2007 and Wang Yang, fl. 2011-2013, CNEX Foundation Limited (Taipei Shi: CNEX Studio Corporation, 2011), 1 hour 12 mins
'China Gate' tells the story of young Chinese fighting to change their fate through studying. Right before dawn, students in Huining have already started their self-studying session -- hard-working youngsters have filled up the space of school ground. This is one of the most poverty-stricken counties in Western Ch...
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directed by Wang Yang, fl. 2011-2013; produced by Ben Tsiang, fl. 2007 and Wang Yang, fl. 2011-2013, CNEX Foundation Limited (Taipei Shi: CNEX Studio Corporation, 2011), 1 hour 12 mins
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'China Gate' tells the story of young Chinese fighting to change their fate through studying. Right before dawn, students in Huining have already started their self-studying session -- hard-working youngsters have filled up the space of school ground. This is one of the most poverty-stricken counties in Western China. Here, people's only hope is in education as the way to change their social status. Therefore, all their efforts point towards the...
'China Gate' tells the story of young Chinese fighting to change their fate through studying. Right before dawn, students in Huining have already started their self-studying session -- hard-working youngsters have filled up the space of school ground. This is one of the most poverty-stricken counties in Western China. Here, people's only hope is in education as the way to change their social status. Therefore, all their efforts point towards the College Entrance Examination. The process is like going through a gate -- those who pass can study at urban universities and have the chance to build a better life.
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Field of Study
Asian Studies
Content Type
Documentary
Contributor
Ben Tsiang, fl. 2007, Wang Yang, fl. 2011-2013, CNEX Foundation Limited
Author / Creator
Wang Yang, fl. 2011-2013
Date Published / Released
2011
Publisher
CNEX Studio Corporation
Topic / Theme
Tests, Studying, Education, Ethnic (Nonfiction), Chinese
Copyright Message
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A Clear Sky = 晴朗的天空
directed by Harhuu, fl. 2012; produced by Harhuu, fl. 2012 and Ben Tsiang, fl. 2007, CNEX Foundation Limited (Taipei Shi: CNEX Studio Corporation, 2012), 1 hour 13 mins
In the highlands of Mongolia, against the harsh snow, the Gerituan family still tend to their camels, birth the calves, feed the livestock, and now, overcome the challenges presented by new coalmines. Each summer, the Gerituan family sells most of their livestock and makes that year's earnings. After forking over...
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directed by Harhuu, fl. 2012; produced by Harhuu, fl. 2012 and Ben Tsiang, fl. 2007, CNEX Foundation Limited (Taipei Shi: CNEX Studio Corporation, 2012), 1 hour 13 mins
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In the highlands of Mongolia, against the harsh snow, the Gerituan family still tend to their camels, birth the calves, feed the livestock, and now, overcome the challenges presented by new coalmines. Each summer, the Gerituan family sells most of their livestock and makes that year's earnings. After forking over his land for the coalmines, brother Bao-ying moves to the city with his horse and earns a living as a tour guide. He's even considering...
In the highlands of Mongolia, against the harsh snow, the Gerituan family still tend to their camels, birth the calves, feed the livestock, and now, overcome the challenges presented by new coalmines. Each summer, the Gerituan family sells most of their livestock and makes that year's earnings. After forking over his land for the coalmines, brother Bao-ying moves to the city with his horse and earns a living as a tour guide. He's even considering investing in real estate. The annual Prairie Festival is about to start and the older brother enters into a horse race. Bao-ying and friends will entertain the crowd with horsemanship.
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Date Written / Recorded
2012-12-26
Field of Study
Asian Studies
Content Type
Documentary
Contributor
Harhuu, fl. 2012, Ben Tsiang, fl. 2007, CNEX Foundation Limited
Author / Creator
Harhuu, fl. 2012
Date Published / Released
2012-12-26
Publisher
CNEX Studio Corporation
Topic / Theme
Horse racing, Coal, Livestock, Ethnic (Nonfiction), Mongols (Central Asia)
Copyright Message
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Dragon Boat = 龍船
directed by Cao Dan, 1972-; produced by Ben Tsiang, fl. 2007 and Cao Dan, 1972-, CNEX Foundation Limited (Taipei Shi: CNEX Studio Corporation, 2011), 1 hour 25 mins
The annual dragon boat race is a major event for the villagers of Lianxi, an island in southern China. With the construction of University Town in 2003, the villagers were forced to resettle. Today, the island has been turned into a mini city, and the former site of Lianxi has been transformed into a folk culture...
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directed by Cao Dan, 1972-; produced by Ben Tsiang, fl. 2007 and Cao Dan, 1972-, CNEX Foundation Limited (Taipei Shi: CNEX Studio Corporation, 2011), 1 hour 25 mins
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The annual dragon boat race is a major event for the villagers of Lianxi, an island in southern China. With the construction of University Town in 2003, the villagers were forced to resettle. Today, the island has been turned into a mini city, and the former site of Lianxi has been transformed into a folk culture resort. Resettled villagers return to the site every year to continue their tradition of dragon boat racing. Will the dragon boat remai...
The annual dragon boat race is a major event for the villagers of Lianxi, an island in southern China. With the construction of University Town in 2003, the villagers were forced to resettle. Today, the island has been turned into a mini city, and the former site of Lianxi has been transformed into a folk culture resort. Resettled villagers return to the site every year to continue their tradition of dragon boat racing. Will the dragon boat remain the link between the villagers and their former homeland? Lianxi's fate profoundly reflects many ongoing encounters between native cultures and modernization in China today.
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Field of Study
Asian Studies
Content Type
Documentary
Contributor
Ben Tsiang, fl. 2007, Cao Dan, 1972-, CNEX Foundation Limited
Author / Creator
Cao Dan, 1972-
Date Published / Released
2011-03
Publisher
CNEX Studio Corporation
Topic / Theme
Household moves, Islands, Boat racing, Ethnic (Nonfiction), Chinese
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Duckweed = 浮萍
directed by Peng Hui, 1965-; produced by Ben Tsiang, fl. 2007 and Peng Hui, 1965-, CNEX Foundation Limited (Taipei Shi: CNEX Studio Corporation, 2007), 1 hour 12 mins
WU Yu was penniless twenty years ago. He never expected to be a billionaire. He is now well known in Shenzhen's business circles. 'Now I am rich, but I have no root. I float in Shenzhen, just like duckweed.'
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directed by Peng Hui, 1965-; produced by Ben Tsiang, fl. 2007 and Peng Hui, 1965-, CNEX Foundation Limited (Taipei Shi: CNEX Studio Corporation, 2007), 1 hour 12 mins
Description
WU Yu was penniless twenty years ago. He never expected to be a billionaire. He is now well known in Shenzhen's business circles. 'Now I am rich, but I have no root. I float in Shenzhen, just like duckweed.'
Date Written / Recorded
2007
Field of Study
Asian Studies
Content Type
Documentary
Contributor
Ben Tsiang, fl. 2007, Peng Hui, 1965-, CNEX Foundation Limited
Author / Creator
Peng Hui, 1965-
Date Published / Released
2007
Publisher
CNEX Studio Corporation
Topic / Theme
Business, Affluence, Ethnic (Nonfiction), Chinese
Copyright Message
Copyright 2007 by CNEX Studio Corporation
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Fu-Jia's Home Movie = 富家拍片
directed by Chang Yung-ming, fl. 2012 and Wang Fu-jia; produced by Ben Tsiang, fl. 2007 and Chang Yung-ming, fl. 2012, CNEX Foundation Limited (Taipei Shi: CNEX Studio Corporation, 2012), 1 hour 10 mins
Fu-jia the farmer grows lemons on a riverside flood-land. He borrowed a camera in 2009, saying that he would make a documentary on why market price for lemons remains low. Not even a month later, Typhoon Morakot caused havoc in Taiwan, resulting in the largest flood in 50 years. Fu-jia then documented the devastat...
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directed by Chang Yung-ming, fl. 2012 and Wang Fu-jia; produced by Ben Tsiang, fl. 2007 and Chang Yung-ming, fl. 2012, CNEX Foundation Limited (Taipei Shi: CNEX Studio Corporation, 2012), 1 hour 10 mins
Description
Fu-jia the farmer grows lemons on a riverside flood-land. He borrowed a camera in 2009, saying that he would make a documentary on why market price for lemons remains low. Not even a month later, Typhoon Morakot caused havoc in Taiwan, resulting in the largest flood in 50 years. Fu-jia then documented the devastation with his camera. Upon learning Fu-jia's story, we decided to make a documentary entitled 'Fu-jia's Home Movie' – about the man wh...
Fu-jia the farmer grows lemons on a riverside flood-land. He borrowed a camera in 2009, saying that he would make a documentary on why market price for lemons remains low. Not even a month later, Typhoon Morakot caused havoc in Taiwan, resulting in the largest flood in 50 years. Fu-jia then documented the devastation with his camera. Upon learning Fu-jia's story, we decided to make a documentary entitled 'Fu-jia's Home Movie' – about the man who has been making a documentary.
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Date Written / Recorded
2012
Field of Study
Asian Studies
Content Type
Documentary
Contributor
Ben Tsiang, fl. 2007, Chang Yung-ming, fl. 2012, CNEX Foundation Limited
Author / Creator
Chang Yung-ming, fl. 2012, Wang Fu-jia
Date Published / Released
2012
Publisher
CNEX Studio Corporation
Topic / Theme
Documentary films, Natural disasters, Ethnic (Nonfiction), Taiwanese
Copyright Message
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Game Theory = 博弈
directed by Wang Qing-ren, 1961-; produced by Ben Tsiang, fl. 2007 and Wang Qing-ren, 1961-, CNEX Foundation Limited (Taipei Shi: CNEX Studio Corporation, 2011), 1 hour 33 mins
Farmers rely on their land for survival. However, in China, those who rely on their land have neither ownership of this land, nor the guarantee of land-use rights. Farmers have paid an especially heavy price in their efforts to protect their land-use rights in the face of accelerated industrialization and urbaniza...
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directed by Wang Qing-ren, 1961-; produced by Ben Tsiang, fl. 2007 and Wang Qing-ren, 1961-, CNEX Foundation Limited (Taipei Shi: CNEX Studio Corporation, 2011), 1 hour 33 mins
Description
Farmers rely on their land for survival. However, in China, those who rely on their land have neither ownership of this land, nor the guarantee of land-use rights. Farmers have paid an especially heavy price in their efforts to protect their land-use rights in the face of accelerated industrialization and urbanization perpetuated by the government and business enterprises. This film documents the forced demolition and relocation of two villages o...
Farmers rely on their land for survival. However, in China, those who rely on their land have neither ownership of this land, nor the guarantee of land-use rights. Farmers have paid an especially heavy price in their efforts to protect their land-use rights in the face of accelerated industrialization and urbanization perpetuated by the government and business enterprises. This film documents the forced demolition and relocation of two villages over the course of 5 years, from 2005 to 2009.
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Field of Study
Asian Studies
Content Type
Documentary
Contributor
Ben Tsiang, fl. 2007, Wang Qing-ren, 1961-, CNEX Foundation Limited
Author / Creator
Wang Qing-ren, 1961-
Date Published / Released
2011
Publisher
CNEX Studio Corporation
Topic / Theme
Household moves, Farm life, Ethnic (Nonfiction), Chinese
Copyright Message
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A Sam = 阿Sam
directed by Luo Limei, fl. 2011; produced by Ben Tsiang, fl. 2007 and Luo Limei, fl. 2011, CNEX Foundation Limited (Taipei Shi: CNEX Studio Corporation, 2011), 1 hour 26 mins
Sam, a 25-year-old young guy, is lost in the process of making his movie dream come true. Where is his future? Who should he believe? Sam doesn't have the answer. He decides to leave for Yunnan, trying to embrace the notion of pure nature, leaving all the frustration and difficulties behind. However, he still retu...
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directed by Luo Limei, fl. 2011; produced by Ben Tsiang, fl. 2007 and Luo Limei, fl. 2011, CNEX Foundation Limited (Taipei Shi: CNEX Studio Corporation, 2011), 1 hour 26 mins
Description
Sam, a 25-year-old young guy, is lost in the process of making his movie dream come true. Where is his future? Who should he believe? Sam doesn't have the answer. He decides to leave for Yunnan, trying to embrace the notion of pure nature, leaving all the frustration and difficulties behind. However, he still returns to Beijing for achieving his movie dream. During his journey, he has heard different opinions about what he should or should not do...
Sam, a 25-year-old young guy, is lost in the process of making his movie dream come true. Where is his future? Who should he believe? Sam doesn't have the answer. He decides to leave for Yunnan, trying to embrace the notion of pure nature, leaving all the frustration and difficulties behind. However, he still returns to Beijing for achieving his movie dream. During his journey, he has heard different opinions about what he should or should not do. Facing all the expectations and suggestions, Sam can't figure out his way, but wants to hide and to run away instead...
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Field of Study
Asian Studies
Content Type
Documentary
Contributor
Ben Tsiang, fl. 2007, Luo Limei, fl. 2011, CNEX Foundation Limited
Author / Creator
Luo Limei, fl. 2011
Date Published / Released
2011-11
Publisher
CNEX Studio Corporation
Topic / Theme
City life, Acting, Ethnic (Nonfiction), Chinese
Copyright Message
Copyright 2011 by CNEX Studio Corporation
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