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The Chinese Mayor (Chinese: 中国市长), original title Datong (大同), is a 2015 documentary that follows Datong mayor Geng Yanbo's efforts to transform one of China's most polluted cities into a cultural destination, in large part by displacing 500,000 residents (about 200,000 homes demolished) to reconstruct the 14th century Ming Dynasty ...
Jan 26, 2015 · A film that follows the controversial mayor of Datong, China, who demolishes 140,000 households and relocates half a million people to restore ancient relic walls and promote tourism and culture. The film shows the challenges, conflicts and consequences of his radical reforms and the future of China.
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- Documentary, Drama, News
- Hao Zhou
- 2015-01-26
A film about the controversial urban renewal plan of Datong, a city in China, by its mayor Geng Tanbo. The film follows the mayor's challenges, controversies and dilemmas as he tries to transform Datong into a cultural hub.
The Chinese Mayor gives us a vivid depiction of what it looks like living under Chinese Communist Party’s rule. The more-than-surreal reality is that a party-appointed mayor brought the...
Andrew James Ginther (born April 27, 1975) is an American Democratic politician, the 53rd mayor of Columbus, Ohio, and the 48th person to serve in that office. He previously served as President of Columbus City Council from 2011 until 2015.
Yanbo Geng is the communist mayor of Datong in China, and he has put his heart and soul into realizing his dream project of restoring and reconstructing the monumental city wall. He’s convinced that when this gigantic project is complete the tourists will come pouring in, ensuring the economic future of the city.
A film about Geng Yanbo, the mayor of Datong, who demolished old houses and rebuilt the ancient city wall in 2007. The film explores China's development model, the relationship between the government and the people, and the concept of a harmonious world.
