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Notebook from China

8.319871h 19mMovieDocumentary

In 1984 Jørgen Leth, cinematographer Dan Holmberg and sound recordist Niels Torp travelled some 6,000 kilometres by train through China. The result is a very calm, beautifully perceived travelogue borne by unprejudiced curiosity and observational ability.

DirectorJørgen Leth

WriterJørgen Leth

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DocAlliance Films

DocAlliance Films

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Notebook from China is streaming on DocAlliance Films in United States. It's not currently on Netflix.

Is Notebook from China on Netflix?

No, Notebook from China is not on Netflix in United States as of October 2026. It's currently on DocAlliance Films.

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