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Sunday in Peking (1956)

Movie ★ 6.4 19 min

Documentary

Chris Marker’s travel essay Sunday in Peking transforms a long-held childhood dream into a cinematic journey through Beijing. Blending documentary observation with reflective narration, Marker captures the city’s rhythms, traditions, and everyday life in mid-1950s China with his signature curiosity and lyricism.

Chris Marker Director Chris Marker Writer

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Quick facts

Released
November 1, 1956
Runtime
19 min
IMDb
tt0049144
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Language
Studio
Pavox Films,

Themes

Cast

Gilles Quéant Gilles Quéant Narrator

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Frequently asked questions

What is Sunday in Peking about?
Chris Marker’s travel essay Sunday in Peking transforms a long-held childhood dream into a cinematic journey through Beijing. Blending documentary observation with reflective narration, Marker captures the city’s rhythms, traditions, and everyday life in mid-1950s China with his signature curiosity and lyricism.
Who directed Sunday in Peking?
Sunday in Peking was directed by Chris Marker.
Who stars in Sunday in Peking?
Sunday in Peking stars Gilles Quéant.
When was Sunday in Peking released?
Sunday in Peking is a 1956 documentary film.
Where can I watch Sunday in Peking?
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