Before the Flood
Originally released in 2005. Before the Flood is a documentary film. directed by Li Yifan. With a runtime of 2h 30m, it's an epic theatrical experience.
Synopsis
Before the Flood is a study of the final weeks of a dying city, as thousand-year-old Fengjie on the Yangtze River is reduced to rubble and its inhabitants uprooted to make way for the new Three Gorges Dam that will flood the entire valley.
Quick Facts
Release Date
February 16, 2005
20 years ago
Runtime
2h 30m
150 minutes total
User Rating
10.0/10
Excellent (3 votes)
Language
Chinese
Original language
Country
China
Production
Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- ZH
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Before the Flood about?
Before the Flood is a study of the final weeks of a dying city, as thousand-year-old Fengjie on the Yangtze River is reduced to rubble and its inhabitants uprooted to make way for the new Three Gor...
Who directed Before the Flood?
Before the Flood was directed by Li Yifan.
How long is Before the Flood?
Before the Flood has a runtime of 2 hours and 30 minutes (150 minutes total).
When was Before the Flood released?
Before the Flood was released on February 16, 2005 in theaters.