Sunday in Peking
Director Chris Marker begins by recounting his childhood dream of visiting the city of Peking - a city he was once only able to admire in books. The viewer is taken on a journey through this city, as if experiencing it from the mind and through the eyes of Marker. His thoughts and observations about the traditions, history, and banalities of everyday life in Peking are woven together in elegant fashion.
- Overview
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Sunday in Peking
- Overview
- Cast
- Crew
- Recommendations
Status
Released
Release Date
Nov 1, 1956
Runtime
0h 19m
Genres
Documentary
User Score
63%
Original Title
Dimanche à Pekin
Director
Chris Marker
Description
Director Chris Marker begins by recounting his childhood dream of visiting the city of Peking - a city he was once only able to admire in books. The viewer is taken on a journey through this city, as if experiencing it from the mind and through the eyes of Marker. His thoughts and observations about the traditions, history, and banalities of everyday life in Peking are woven together in elegant fashion.
