The Transition Period
Originally released in 2009. The Transition Period is a documentary film. directed by Zhou Hao.
Synopsis
As Chinese Communist Party secretary, Guo Yongchang was the most powerful man in his county, located in the rural inland province of Henan. Guo invited acclaimed documentary filmmaker Zhou Hao to record his final months in office. Through Zhou’s lens, we see Guo work tirelessly to achieve his greatest desire: for Henan to match the affluence of booming coastal areas. Zhou also captures the sordid details of local-level politics in pursuit of growth: lavish parties with foreign investors, threats to local workers protesting unpaid wages, and offers of bribes and kickbacks. (dGenerate Films)
Quick Facts
Release Date
March 28, 2009
16 years ago
Runtime
1h 53m
113 minutes total
User Rating
7.6/10
Great (17 votes)
Language
Chinese
Original language
Country
China
Production
Director
Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- ZH
Frequently Asked Questions
What is The Transition Period about?
As Chinese Communist Party secretary, Guo Yongchang was the most powerful man in his county, located in the rural inland province of Henan. Guo invited acclaimed documentary filmmaker Zhou Hao to ...
Who directed The Transition Period?
The Transition Period was directed by Zhou Hao.
How long is The Transition Period?
The Transition Period has a runtime of 1 hours and 53 minutes (113 minutes total).
When was The Transition Period released?
The Transition Period was released on March 28, 2009 in theaters.