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Synopsis of Films with Political Overtone Dealt with by the Film Censorship Authority since 1973
PART I: Films that are likely to damage good relations with
other territories : BAN STILL IN FORCE
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Savage Action and Strict Punishment (TTS)
Origin : North Vietnam
It
This is a documentary by North Vietnam on the bombing of Hanoi, Haiphong and other cities in December 1972. It also shows US airforce personnel being captured. portrays USA and President Nixon in the worst possible light.
The End of a Period (*)
Origin: Taiwan
It is full of
of This is a description of the funeral Chiang Kai-shek in Taiwan after his death. political implication about returning back to the Mainland.
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The Sand Pebbles
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Origin: U.S.A.
The
The film describes China in 1926 when students in China demanded the treaty powers to leave China. storyline was based on an American sailor on board "San Pablo" who tried to save American lives and properties. When he tried to rescue some American missioneries, was killed. This film is also known as "Gun Boat"
The Boxer Rebellion (ARRI )
Origin: Taiwan
he
Western powers defeated the Ching Government in 1900. The Manchu authorities, after humiliation at the hands of the aggressors, blindly resorted to make use of a militant gang known as the "Boxers".
As the "Boxers" grew in strength, they attracted But soon the patriotic youths such as Shuai to join them. nyth was blown when the "Boxers" were defeated by the Japanese and barricaded. Some of the patriotic youths went to plead with the German commander of the Allied Combined Forces to stop the ruthless treatment given by
Only Shuai eventually the allied troops, but were killed. escaped to join a revoluntary party led by Dr. Sun Yat-sen.
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