River Elegy 河殇: An Ironic Interpretation

A reinterpretation of the River Elegy 河殇 with modern images.

[@pjacobsen1000]

Interestingly, the original documentary has little focus on America, but instead urges viewers to look at their own situation, their own country's situation. But this ironic interpretation aims to present a negative view of America, rather than looking inwards. Has anything really changed? All that being said, perhaps the message of the original is less relevant today. In any case, I enjoyed re-seeing the China that I first saw, in 1988.

[@aaronb381]

I get your point about the original. A little context on this one, it was for a class project. The assignment was how perceptions of China's perceptions of itself vis-a-vi the West have changed in the last 30 years.

[@pjacobsen1000]

@@aaronb381 Ah, got it. Well, pretty interesting. I hope your professor and peers gave you praise.

[@icantpursuewhatimtrulypass7335]

@@aaronb381where were you able to find a subtitled version of River Elegy?

[@aaronb381]

@@icantpursuewhatimtrulypass7335 kzbin.info/www/bejne/aWrNZYmfh92WiZosi=kaUJYBNl6EcufBYY It's been a few years but I think this one is subtitled.

[@icantpursuewhatimtrulypass7335]

@@aaronb381 thanks for answering:) i found this video a while ago too but i'm afraid these are only the first two episodes. The others are on youtube too but without english subtitles