Nu River, a Lost Canyon
Originally released in 1989. Nu River, a Lost Canyon is a feature film. directed by Lü Yue. At just 89 minutes, it's a tight, focused story.
Synopsis
The Nu River Canyon is located in the northwest of Yunnan Province, China, bordering Myanmar and Tibet. The valley is inhabited by Lisu, Nu, Dulong, Yi, Bai, Tibetan and Jingpo ethnic minorities. This documentary film, filmed in 1986 and edited in 1989, describes in detail the holiday life and religious ceremonies of the inhabitants of the canyon. After the film was screened, it was highly praised by Jean Rouch, director of the French Film Archive. Awarded the Paris Anthropology Film Festival in 1990.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is Nu River, a Lost Canyon about?
The Nu River Canyon is located in the northwest of Yunnan Province, China, bordering Myanmar and Tibet. The valley is inhabited by Lisu, Nu, Dulong, Yi, Bai, Tibetan and Jingpo ethnic minorities. T...
Who directed Nu River, a Lost Canyon?
Nu River, a Lost Canyon was directed by Lü Yue.
How long is Nu River, a Lost Canyon?
Nu River, a Lost Canyon has a runtime of 1 hours and 29 minutes (89 minutes total).
When was Nu River, a Lost Canyon released?
Nu River, a Lost Canyon was released on June 28, 1989 in theaters.