The Other Half Of The Sky (2016)

The Other Half Of The Sky (2016) poster

They are four of the most successful businesswomen in China: Belonging to a generation who experienced the austerity of China's cultural revolution, followed by the subsequent economic boom, they have worked their way to the very top in a patriarchal society. Today, Yang Lan is the owner of one of the leading private media companies. Dong Mingzhu is a tenacious female CEO, heading up the world's largest manufacturer of air conditioning systems. Zhang Lan is a tycoon in the luxury restaurant business. Zhou Yi is a top manager working for a big american IT company. How were these careers built? What are the social and economic contexts in which they operate? And what do these women think about the political, social and cultural state of their country?

Director: Patrik Soergel
Genre: Documentary
Runtime: 120 min
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Screenplay

Production: PIC Films
Country: China, Switzerland
Language: 普通话, English
Original Language: zh

Keywords

china, success, business, modern china

Trailer

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More Films by Director: Patrik Soergel
More Films in Genre: Documentary

Frequently Asked Questions

What is The Other Half Of The Sky about?
They are four of the most successful businesswomen in China: Belonging to a generation who experienced the austerity of China's cultural revolution, followed by the subsequent economic boom, they have worked their way to the very top in a patriarchal society. Today, Yang Lan is the owner of one of the leading private media companies. Dong Mingzhu is a tenacious female CEO, heading up the world's largest manufacturer of air conditioning systems. Zhang Lan is a tycoon in the luxury restaurant business. Zhou Yi is a top manager working for a big american IT company. How were these careers built? What are the social and economic contexts in which they operate? And what do these women think about the political, social and cultural state of their country?
Who directed The Other Half Of The Sky?
The Other Half Of The Sky was directed by Patrik Soergel.
How long is The Other Half Of The Sky?
The Other Half Of The Sky has a runtime of 2h 0m (120 minutes).
What genre is The Other Half Of The Sky?
The Other Half Of The Sky is a Documentary film.
Where was The Other Half Of The Sky produced?
The Other Half Of The Sky was produced in China, Switzerland.