A Withered Tree Meets Spring movie poster

A Withered Tree Meets Spring

January 2, 1961 1h 40m

Originally released in 1961. A Withered Tree Meets Spring is a drama film. directed by Zheng Jun-li.

Starring You Jia, Zhihua Hu, and Shangguan Yunzhu

Synopsis

A critical hit during one of China’s most politically charged periods, Zheng’s follow-up to his 1959 anniversary epics merged Soviet-style socialist realism with his own breakthroughs in film technique, specifically his use of continuous camera movement in the spirit of traditional Chinese scrolls. Tractor-kino at its finest, the film revolves around two rural lovers—one struck with a deadly disease—and their eventual survival thanks to socialist medical advances.

Quick Facts

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Release Date January 2, 1961 65 years ago
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Runtime 1h 40m 100 minutes total
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Language Chinese Original language

Production Details

Status
Released
Original Language
ZH

Frequently Asked Questions

What is A Withered Tree Meets Spring about?

A critical hit during one of China’s most politically charged periods, Zheng’s follow-up to his 1959 anniversary epics merged Soviet-style socialist realism with his own breakthroughs in film t...

Who directed A Withered Tree Meets Spring?

A Withered Tree Meets Spring was directed by Zheng Jun-li.

How long is A Withered Tree Meets Spring?

A Withered Tree Meets Spring has a runtime of 1 hours and 40 minutes (100 minutes total).

When was A Withered Tree Meets Spring released?

A Withered Tree Meets Spring was released on January 2, 1961 in theaters.

Who are the main actors in A Withered Tree Meets Spring?

The main cast of A Withered Tree Meets Spring includes You Jia, Zhihua Hu, Shangguan Yunzhu, Qianli Qian, Hongsheng Liu.