The Chinese Mayor (2014)

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The captivating documentary The Chinese Mayor, also known as Datong, follows the controversial life and work of Chinese Communist Mayor Geng Yanbo. Seeking to transition the city of Datong toward clean economic growth based on tourism and culture, Geng initiates a radical reform. His massive plan involves demolishing 140,000 households and relocating half a million people to restore the ancient relic walls, which he believes will benefit Datong citizens in the long term. Filmed over two years, the documentary steps directly into the footsteps of Geng Yanbo as he faces intense public confrontations and evolving ideologies. By chronicling this monumental and highly contested urban transformation, the film masterfully draws a looming shape of the future of China. This thought-provoking journey exposes the deep tensions between radical political ambition and the lives of ordinary citizens caught in the wake of rapid national change.

Country: Chinese

Status: Completed

Released: 2014

Genre:Drama