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Wild China [Blu-ray] | ![Wild China [Blu-ray]](http://ecx.images-amazon.com/images/I/51foee2MTQL._SL500_.jpg)
| Director: Bbc Video
Actor: Bbc Video
Studio: BBC WARNER
Category: DVD
List Price: $39.99
Buy New: $23.95
You Save: $16.04 (40%)
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Rating:  13 reviews
Sales Rank: 2031
Format: Color, Dubbed, Subtitled, Widescreen
Languages: English (Original Language), Chinese (Subtitled), English (Subtitled), Spanish (Dubbed)
Rating: NR (Not Rated)
Media: Blu-ray
Region: 1
Aspect Ratio: 1.77:1
Number Of Discs: 2
Running Time: 300 Minutes
Shipping Weight (lbs): 1
Dimensions (in): 7.1 x 5.4 x 0.6
MPN: BRE38332
UPC: 883929017164
EAN: 0883929017164
ASIN: B0016I0AI2
Theatrical Release Date: 2008
Release Date: August 5, 2008
Availability: Usually ships in 24 hours
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Product Description
An exotic fusion of natural history and Oriental adventure "Wild China" is a series of journeys through four startlingly different landscapes each based around the travels of a real historical character. With splendour scale and romance Wild China lifts the veil on the world's most enigmatic and magnificent country delving into its vibrant habitats to reveal a land of unbelievable natural complexity. Journey across China from the glittering peaks of the Himalayas to the barren steppe the sub-Arctic to the tropical islands through deserts both searingly hot and mind-numbingly cold and see in pioneering images a dazzling array of mysterious beautiful wild and rare creatures.Running Time: 300 min.Format: BLU-RAY DISC Genre: TELEVISION/BBC UPC: 883929017164 Manufacturer No: 1000038332
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Beautifully filmed and soothingly narrated by Bernard Hill (The Lord of the Rings trilogy), Wild China takes an expansive look at the fourth largest country in the world. Over a period of more than six hours, the miniseries--which was co-produced by the BBC and China's CTV--lets viewers into a world that is straddling the line between modern-day efficiency and old world traditions. Fans accustomed to travelogues with personable hosts such as quirky Anthony Bourdain or perky Samantha Brown leading them through far away places may get a little bored with the hands-off approach here. But the beauty of this production is in the country and the people, and the way the filmmakers present them in crisply edited vignettes. We see the jumping spiders atop Mount Everest, the winding grace of the Great Wall, and of course some shy pandas that many people equate with China. But some of the best moments are the simple ones--children in a classroom, fishermen working the waters, and monks meditating in monasteries. As did the Planet Earth series, Wild China makes viewers wish they were there. The film doesn't touch heavily on the politics of China, but it isn't lacking because of the omission. As it is, Wild China ends all too soon, leaving viewers longing for more for a country that once didn't welcome foreigners in. --Jae-Ha Kim
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| Customer Reviews: Read 8 more reviews...
Good, but can be better in 1080p October 3, 2008
Z. ZHANG (CT USA)
This documentary is great. However, the highest resolution is 1080i. I wish to see this in FULL-HD 1080p.
 Wild China September 29, 2008
Werner Jankowsky (Toronto/Canada)
Wild China [Blu-ray]
the bluray I bought is more then excellent.
Beautiful footage of all areas of China.
One can view this DVD over and over again
with the same exciting feeling.
Wild China, You Make My Heart Sing! September 25, 2008
J.J.A. (Moorpark, CA USA)
1 out of 1 found this review helpful
This Blu ray disc is one hundred percent better than China Revealed. So inspirational in revealing the true essence of the Chinese culture, which I greatly admire to a point that it makes me want to go to China to experience it myself. One must have the greatest respect for the oldest civilization in this modern world. Japan and Korea should both recognize the mother of their culture. A must have in a Blu ray collection!
Great view of "off the beaten track" China September 19, 2008
Steve W (San Francisco Bay Area)
I loved this 2-disk Blu-ray DVD. The camera work is excellent, and the insight into the lives of rural, working families and their environment in China was very thought provoking. A country of contrasts - the great way they pulled off the recent Olympics versus how the people in the rural countryside live (very much day-to-day subsistence living.
And the photography was typical high-end BBC work - must have taken them hundreds of hours of photography.
Highly recommended for anyone interested in life beyond Beijing, Shanghai, Shenzen and Hong Kong.
Region 1 Blu-Ray plays on PS3 in Australia September 12, 2008
Xtrailer (Buderim, Australia)
For all those Aussie customers, I just received my "Wild China" blu-ray DVD from Amazon & the good news is it plays fine in an Australian purchased PS3. This is the first region 1 disc I've tried so not sure if the same situation will apply to all region 1 discs. If you liked Planet Earth, you'll love "Wild China"
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