Where to watch This Is China (1946) in the UK
This Is China (1946) is available to watch free in the UK on BFI Player. Last verified on 7 May 2026 by ScreenSearch.
A fascinating compilation of scenes showing diversity and disparity in 1940s China. The ancient Forbidden City and Great Wall are followed by Shanghai’s metropolitan skyline; primitive farming methods are juxtaposed with mechanised factories; children in rags are contrasted with models wearing the latest fashions; Nationalist commanders and Communist leaders vie for support.
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This Is China (1946) is available free (with adverts or a TV licence) on BFI Player in the United Kingdom.
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