Under the Dome
Originally released in 2015. Under the Dome is a documentary film. directed by Chai Jing.
Starring Chai Jing
Synopsis
Chai Jing's documentary about the massive smog problem in China. Chai Jing started making the documentary when her as yet unborn daughter developed a tumour in the womb, which had to be removed very soon after her birth. Chai blames air pollution for the tumour. The film, which combines footage of a lecture with interviews and factory visits, has been compared with Al Gore's An Inconvenient Truth in both its style and likely impact. The film openly criticises state-owned energy companies, steel producers and coal factories, as well as showing the inability of the Ministry of Environmental Protection to act against the big polluters.
Quick Facts
Release Date
February 28, 2015
10 years ago
Runtime
1h 44m
104 minutes total
User Rating
7.9/10
Great (23 votes)
Budget
$160K
Production budget
Language
Chinese
Original language
Country
China
Production
Directors
Top Cast
Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- ZH
- Budget
- $160,000
Production Companies
- θͺθ΄Ή
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Under the Dome about?
Chai Jing's documentary about the massive smog problem in China. Chai Jing started making the documentary when her as yet unborn daughter developed a tumour in the womb, which had to be removed ve...
Who directed Under the Dome?
Under the Dome was directed by Chai Jing.
How long is Under the Dome?
Under the Dome has a runtime of 1 hours and 44 minutes (104 minutes total).
When was Under the Dome released?
Under the Dome was released on February 28, 2015 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in Under the Dome?
The main cast of Under the Dome includes Chai Jing.