The Birth of New China () is a 1989 Chinese drama film directed by Li Qiankuan and Xiao Guiyun. The film was selected as the Chinese entry for the Best Foreign Language Film at the 62nd Academy Awards, but was not accepted as a nominee.Margaret Herrick Library, Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences
The film tells the events in summer 1949 that lead to the proclamation of the People's Republic of China in Beijing the 1st October 1949.
In 2019 it got a 4K remaster.
Cast Fazeng Guo Gu Yue Huang Kai Liu Huaizheng Lü Qi Niu Xingli Sun Feihu Chen Jiming
Box office The film grossed ¥100 million () in China.
See also List of submissions to the 62nd Academy Awards for Best Foreign Language Film List of Chinese submissions for the Academy Award for Best Foreign Language Film
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