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Episode 8

Episode 8 of 14

Matthew Sweet transports listeners into cinemas around the world with a series of short features, eavesdropping on the stories and characters. Matthew visits a cinema in China.

Matthew Sweet transports listeners into cinemas located around the world with a series of short features, eavesdropping on their stories, their characters and occasionally trying the snacks. Today, China.

From the multiplexes of the western world to some of the most remote locations on Earth, the act of going to the cinema speaks volumes. This series captures the passions, problems and popcorn habits of film goers as they indulge in an activity that unites the planet. But the story of cinema now is also the story of the political and cultural tensions that divide the world.

It's said that three new cinemas open everyday in China, but the Broadway Cin茅math猫que Moma in Beijing, stands out for its ingenious design and wide range of films on offer, world cinema as well as blockbusters. We hear from Wu Jing who has seen the cinema industry transform within her lifetime.

Producers: Sara Jane Hall.

4 minutes

Last on

Tue 25 Jan 2011 12:53

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  • Wed 19 Jan 2011 16:55
  • Tue 25 Jan 2011 12:53