Moving the Mountain
Originally released in 1994. Moving the Mountain is a documentary film. directed by Michael Apted. At just 83 minutes, it's a tight, focused story.
Starring Ling Chai, Yiu-ming Chu, and Yu-ru Lin
Synopsis
ON JUNE 4th 1989, CHINA WAS CHANGED FOREVER. Beijing, May, 1989. the world watched as a hundred students became a thousand, as thousands became a million - and a nation starved of freedom, cried out for a taste of democracy. In this compelling film, director Michael Apted (Nell, Gorillas in the Mist), captures the power and passion of the Tiananmen Square uprising through a unique combination of newsreel footage, dramatic re-enactments and extensive input from the actual student leaders. Exploring their personal histories, reflections and thoughts on the future. MOVING THE MOUNTAIN paints a portrait of courage, conviction, and commitment that the NEW YORK POST calls, "A soaring - and sobering - tribute to the human spirit."
Quick Facts
Release Date
September 15, 1994
31 years ago
Runtime
1h 23m
83 minutes total
User Rating
7.8/10
Great (3 votes)
Language
English
Original language
Director
Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- EN
Production Companies
- Xingu Films
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Moving the Mountain about?
ON JUNE 4th 1989, CHINA WAS CHANGED FOREVER. Beijing, May, 1989. the world watched as a hundred students became a thousand, as thousands became a million - and a nation starved of freedom, cried o...
Who directed Moving the Mountain?
Moving the Mountain was directed by Michael Apted.
How long is Moving the Mountain?
Moving the Mountain has a runtime of 1 hours and 23 minutes (83 minutes total).
When was Moving the Mountain released?
Moving the Mountain was released on September 15, 1994 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in Moving the Mountain?
The main cast of Moving the Mountain includes Ling Chai, Yiu-ming Chu, Yu-ru Lin, Li Lu, Wang Chaohua.