Chinese Ping-Pong
Originally released in 1972. Chinese Ping-Pong is a documentary film. directed by Jørgen Leth. At just 14 minutes, it's a tight, focused story.
Synopsis
An experimental sports film made partly during the Scandinavian Open Championships in Halmstad in 1970, partly during the Chinese players' exhibition tour in Denmark immediately after the SOC. First of all, it is a film about their style, about the artistic culmination that is ping-pong at its best, it records China's comeback into the international sports world.
Quick Facts
Release Date
March 22, 1972
53 years ago
Runtime
0h 14m
14 minutes total
User Rating
5.7/10
Mixed (3 votes)
Language
English
Original language
Country
Denmark
Production
Director
Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- EN
Production Companies
- Danmarks Radio Workshop
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Chinese Ping-Pong about?
An experimental sports film made partly during the Scandinavian Open Championships in Halmstad in 1970, partly during the Chinese players' exhibition tour in Denmark immediately after the SOC. Firs...
Who directed Chinese Ping-Pong?
Chinese Ping-Pong was directed by Jørgen Leth.
How long is Chinese Ping-Pong?
Chinese Ping-Pong has a runtime of 0 hours and 14 minutes (14 minutes total).
When was Chinese Ping-Pong released?
Chinese Ping-Pong was released on March 22, 1972 in theaters.