Question 1

Why is 'Yi ge he ba ge' considered a landmark in Chinese cinema?

Accepted Answer

It is widely considered the first work of Mainland Fifth Generation cinema, directed by Zhang Junzhao, the first Fifth Generation director to make a feature.

Question 2

Which festival featured this film?

Accepted Answer

The film was featured at the International Film Festival Rotterdam in 1988.

Question 3

Why was the film banned for three years?

Accepted Answer

It was banned due to its depiction of Chinese soldiers; filmmakers had to make about 70 changes, involving re-shooting and re-dubbing.

Question 4

Where was 'Yi ge he ba ge' made, and why is that location notable?

Accepted Answer

It was the first film made at the Guangxi Film Studio in Nanning, which is near the border with Vietnam.

Question 5

Who served as cinematographers on this film?

Accepted Answer

Feng Xiao and Yimou Zhang were the cinematographers.

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