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Wild China (2008)

Starring: Wild China Director: BBC Video Rating: NR (Not Rated) Format: DVD
4.9 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (20 customer reviews)

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  • Actors: Wild China
  • Directors: BBC Video
  • Format: Color, Dubbed, DVD, NTSC, Subtitled, Widescreen
  • Language: English
  • Subtitles: Chinese, English
  • Region: Region 1 (U.S. and Canada only. Read more about DVD formats.)
  • Aspect Ratio: 1.77:1
  • Number of discs: 2
  • Rating: NR (Not Rated)
  • Studio: BBC WARNER
  • DVD Release Date: August 5, 2008
  • Run Time: 300 minutes
  • Average Customer Review: 4.9 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (20 customer reviews)
  • ASIN: B0016I0AH8
  • Amazon.com Sales Rank: #2,330 in Movies & TV (See Bestsellers in Movies & TV)

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    #10 in  Movies & TV > Television > BBC > Nature & Wildlife
    #15 in  Movies & TV > Educational > Science & Technology > Life Sciences
    #19 in  Movies & TV > Documentary > Nature & Wildlife
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Beautifully filmed and soothingly narrated by Bernard Hill (The Lord of the Rings trilogy), Wild China takes an expansive look at the fourth largest country in the world. Over a period of more than six hours, the miniseries--which was co-produced by the BBC and China's CTV--lets viewers into a world that is straddling the line between modern-day efficiency and old world traditions. Fans accustomed to travelogues with personable hosts such as quirky Anthony Bourdain or perky Samantha Brown leading them through far away places may get a little bored with the hands-off approach here. But the beauty of this production is in the country and the people, and the way the filmmakers present them in crisply edited vignettes. We see the jumping spiders atop Mount Everest, the winding grace of the Great Wall, and of course some shy pandas that many people equate with China. But some of the best moments are the simple ones--children in a classroom, fishermen working the waters, and monks meditating in monasteries. As did the Planet Earth series, Wild China makes viewers wish they were there. The film doesn't touch heavily on the politics of China, but it isn't lacking because of the omission. As it is, Wild China ends all too soon, leaving viewers longing for more for a country that once didn't welcome foreigners in. --Jae-Ha Kim


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An exotic fusion of natural history and Oriental adventure, "Wild China" is a series of journeys through four startlingly different landscapes, each based around the travels of a real historical character. With splendour, scale and romance, Wild China lifts the veil on the world's most enigmatic and magnificent country, delving into its vibrant habitats to reveal a land of unbelievable natural complexity. Journey across China from the glittering peaks of the Himalayas to the barren steppe, the sub-Arctic to the tropical islands, through deserts both searingly hot and mind-numbingly cold and see, in pioneering images, a dazzling array of mysterious, beautiful, wild and rare creatures.

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26 of 26 people found the following review helpful:
5.0 out of 5 stars Breathtaking scenes and new revelations about China's environmental efforts, August 3, 2008
By H. Le (San Francisco, CA) - See all my reviews
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This is one of the best documentaries about China today. It shows the diverse topography, flora, and fauna of the most geographically and ethnically diverse countries in the world. It also focuses on the little known and long-standing efforts by China to preserve it's environment, delicate ecological systems and unique animal life. The photography is breathtaking and the extra effort to show rarely seen areas of China are amazing. I have traveled all over China and this documentary shows the land as it truly is. For people who would like a glimpse into this remarkable land and it's people, this documentary is an excellent choice.
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22 of 23 people found the following review helpful:
5.0 out of 5 stars Good Narration, August 5, 2008
By g_sark (AZ, United States) - See all my reviews
I have to agree with the previous reviewer that said: "It also focuses on the little known and long-standing efforts by China to preserve it's environment, delicate ecological systems and unique animal life." There's an example, in almost every episode, of conservation by the Chinese people, and this is not new. One of my favorites is the scene of Chinese people riding some distances on their bicycles with their birdcages strapped behind them, so they could hang all the little cages on trees so the birds could all talk to each other and not be lonely. Just recently, in the big earthquake (not this morning's, the one before) one of China's famous Giant Pandas 'Mau Mau' died when a wall collapsed on her. The keepers cried at her grave and she had a real funeral. While there is nothing quite so dramatic in this series, it is nice to see this side of the Chinese people at least alluded to.

Not mentioned in the last few reviews is the wonderful narration provided by Bernard Hill (captain of 'The Titanic'; King Theoden of Peter Jackson's 'The Lord of the Rings'). I was happy to see his wonderful voice put to such good use, and he even gets to keep his British accent!
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5.0 out of 5 stars Wild China - Only to see is to believe., July 4, 2008
This is truly an incredible documentary. I knew that there were both marvelous animals and picturesque natural beauty in China, but never like this. Each episode [8 in total, viewing time of 377 minutes]makes you gape in awe at both the vastly diverse environments, animals and human tribes that make China their home.
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5.0 out of 5 stars Fantastic Travel Video
Saw this on the Travel Channel and having recently travelled to China, thoroughly enjoyed it, so did some searching and found it, purchased it so that we can watch it many times... Read more
Published 2 months ago by Sue Ellyn Anderson

5.0 out of 5 stars Wild China
Just an EXCELLENT dvd to see all the things and area that you don't know about China and make me want to to visit real bad!!!
Published 2 months ago by S. Chan

5.0 out of 5 stars Visually stunning video!
This 2 part BBC series is visually stunning, mentally stimulating. It opens up to your mind what rural China and it's people are like. Read more
Published 2 months ago by J. Taylor

4.0 out of 5 stars Wild China
Wonderful visual. Would have been perfect if the background music were softer. Too difficult to hear the narrator. Someone should have noticed this.
Published 2 months ago by roaming

5.0 out of 5 stars Beautiful
If you loved Planet Earth, you'll love Wild China. Beautifully shot and with great commentaries. Film does an excellent job of showing both the people and the wildlife of China.
Published 3 months ago by mbm

5.0 out of 5 stars Absolutely exquisite
This is the best of the best. It is absolutely astounding in it's beauty. The photography is almost beyond superlatives. This is what documentaries should be. Read more
Published 3 months ago by J. Lardin

5.0 out of 5 stars A DVD set that gives mixed feelings...
This is not just about nature but China and its relationship, no, its dependence and links with nature. Sometimes there is a balance and sometimes not. Read more
Published 3 months ago by Michael Valdivielso

5.0 out of 5 stars Good service
that is very fast service. it was telling me about 2 or 3 weeks time. actually, it just be in my hand less a week. good
Published 4 months ago by Yu P. Man

5.0 out of 5 stars wonderful glimpse f China
Our whole family 7 years to 45 years enjoyed watching this DVD. It shows the geographic diversity and beauty of China that most of us have never seen.
Published 5 months ago by L. Wong

5.0 out of 5 stars AMAZING
Amazing footage and educational. Image shakes a bit on camera pans likely due to PAL to NTSC trasnfer. Still give it a 5 star rating.
Published 6 months ago by eds

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