---
title: 'The Birth of New China (1989)'
type: 'film'
director: 'Li Qiankuan'
released: '1989-09-21'
runtime_minutes: 171
genres:
  - 'Drama'
  - 'History'
countries:
  - 'People''s Republic of China'
canonical: 'https://cinepixo.com/movies/the-birth-of-new-china-1989'
review_count: 0
imdb: 'https://www.imdb.com/title/tt1220564/'
publisher: 'CinePixo'
---

# The Birth of New China (1989)

1989 · 171 min · Drama, History · People's Republic of China

Original title: 开国大典

## Synopsis

The Birth of New China is a 1989 Chinese drama film directed by Li Qiankuan. The film was selected as the Chinese entry for the Best Foreign Language Film at the 62nd Academy Awards, but was not accepted as a nominee.

## Credits

- **Director:** [Li Qiankuan](https://cinepixo.com/people/li-qiankuan), [Xiao Guiyun](https://cinepixo.com/people/xiao-guiyun)
- **Original Music Composer:** [Shi Wanchun](https://cinepixo.com/people/shi-wanchun)
- **Editor:** [Wu Fanghai](https://cinepixo.com/people/wu-fanghai)

## Cast

- [Gu Yue](https://cinepixo.com/people/gu-yue)
- [Lu Qi](https://cinepixo.com/people/lu-qi)
- [Shao Honglai](https://cinepixo.com/people/shao-honglai)
- [Huang Kai](https://cinepixo.com/people/huang-kai)
- [Liu Huai-Zheng](https://cinepixo.com/people/liu-huai-zheng)
- [Sun Feihu](https://cinepixo.com/people/sun-feihu)

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