
This thought-provoking documentary examines the ancient musical traditions of China and the near-elimination of them during the Cultural Revolution of the 1980s. Among the subjects observed: one of the less than 100 Chinese citizens who can still play the traditional zither-like instrument known as the ququin, and a wild wedding celebration in Islamic northwest China.
| Release Date | January 1, 1984 | |
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| Status | Released | |
| Original Title | No. 17 Cotton Mill Shanghai Blues: Music of China | |
| Runtime | 1h 0min | |
| Budget | — | |
| Revenue | — | |
| Language | Mandarin, English | |
| Original Language | English | |
| Production Countries | United Kingdom | |
| Production Companies | Harcourt Films | |