I believe the film is to display the most primitive state of democracy. It's not to pick fun at either countries. It's just merely showing elections in there most primitive forms. These children do no have money to bribe others. In the beginning they wish to win fairly, when they near the end and are faced with the growing pressure, they crack. They wish so much to be the class monitor that they revert to corruption and bribery.
I dont understand what this documentary is saying. it seems like they are trying to reflect on the way the chinese government acts yet this is exactly what happens in the united states. the pledge of allegiance, and its not like we really get to pick our candidates.
this honestly to me comes off as a bit racist. "look at what these crazy asian communists are dong."
where as if something like this was done in the u.s. they would single out the school instead of generalizing the entire country.
I grew up in China and at least when I was a student and as long as I know, class monitors are always elected by students. And that was like 10-20 yrs ago. Not like the document stated appointed by the teacher.
just watched it streaming off of Netflix. Very good doco, an insight into the Chinese school system. Doesn't really shed too much light on the atmosphere of Chinese politics but it's entertaining nonetheless.
The film isn't accurate because they say this is the first democratic election there despite the fact that one of the boys Luo Lei had been elected the previous year. These people now what Democracy is, and practice it regularly, they just don't elect the higher office officals.
Correct, I don't know how it is in China, but in Vietnam, from secondary school onward, most class positions are voted fair and square (almost no influence from teachers/adults). I know that cuz I was in voting committee (collecting and counting votes) twice during secondary school.
Most Chinese knows very little about democracy. There are many reason for that. As a Chinese myself, I can only say I am not proud of it. But we are changing.
Successors of communism? lmao..
jow5588 1 week ago
I believe the film is to display the most primitive state of democracy. It's not to pick fun at either countries. It's just merely showing elections in there most primitive forms. These children do no have money to bribe others. In the beginning they wish to win fairly, when they near the end and are faced with the growing pressure, they crack. They wish so much to be the class monitor that they revert to corruption and bribery.
99natives 4 months ago
I dont understand what this documentary is saying. it seems like they are trying to reflect on the way the chinese government acts yet this is exactly what happens in the united states. the pledge of allegiance, and its not like we really get to pick our candidates.
this honestly to me comes off as a bit racist. "look at what these crazy asian communists are dong."
where as if something like this was done in the u.s. they would single out the school instead of generalizing the entire country.
MANAUIAkioku 10 months ago
This documentary is an excellent reminder for us to keep vigil lest our government degenerates from a constitutional republic into a democracy.
ptu1969 2 years ago
This was an *excellent* documentary. I'm so glad I found the name of it, because I couldn't remember it since I saw it last year. Excellent stuff.
xxlesslikeitsmathxx 2 years ago
I saw this documentary and it made me so sad, the kids basically learn that democracy is cutthroat and have their hopes squashed.
shiggityx2 2 years ago
what the...
I grew up in China and at least when I was a student and as long as I know, class monitors are always elected by students. And that was like 10-20 yrs ago. Not like the document stated appointed by the teacher.
withdream 2 years ago
just watched it streaming off of Netflix. Very good doco, an insight into the Chinese school system. Doesn't really shed too much light on the atmosphere of Chinese politics but it's entertaining nonetheless.
ieodksnw787 3 years ago
In the end, democracy is just popularity contest. Not the best one but most popular one wins. But don't ask me about better model. I don't know ;)
9diov 3 years ago
The film isn't accurate because they say this is the first democratic election there despite the fact that one of the boys Luo Lei had been elected the previous year. These people now what Democracy is, and practice it regularly, they just don't elect the higher office officals.
xysmurf1 3 years ago
Correct, I don't know how it is in China, but in Vietnam, from secondary school onward, most class positions are voted fair and square (almost no influence from teachers/adults). I know that cuz I was in voting committee (collecting and counting votes) twice during secondary school.
9diov 3 years ago
not much of difference compare to the election happned in most other democratic countries.
All the dirty tricks presented in this documentory, you have seen them over and over again somewhere else.
matrixbug 3 years ago
Awwz, i thought i could find the full version in youtube XD saw it yesterday and i was shocked to see their "little dictators" attitude D:
ShiL3n0 3 years ago
scary !
thanks for showing the real china
htlava 3 years ago
Does anyone know how I can get hold of this film in Toronto
leowand 3 years ago
Queen Video has it to rent
deliachan 3 years ago
what a wonderfull little movie..no wonder chinese are devloping so well...its the root level they r developing from..five star rated documentary
bhavinmytube 3 years ago
Those candidates are nominated by TEACHERS. Talking about none democratic process.
Civsuccess2 3 years ago
i've seen it on the italian TV. Wonderful documentary!!!
Rinhos 4 years ago
The teacher - just like assgining a virgin to teach sex education.
How could she know what democracy is? She've never participated in any.
jimpk1 4 years ago
So good film. Just like the adults world.
shawnsong02 4 years ago
Excellent film. It reflects the real face of democracy in China, and in Hong Kong!
mrgarychan 4 years ago
The film reflects typical American democracy if you pay enough attention to the presidental election of the States.
XamsNyc 4 years ago 13
Most Chinese knows very little about democracy. There are many reason for that. As a Chinese myself, I can only say I am not proud of it. But we are changing.
BornNF 4 years ago
The first sentence is too arbitrary. You gave this statement base on what? But I love the end, "we are changing".
XamsNyc 4 years ago
Hah, they've still brain left after that. 01:00 the girl is like 'please, get me /out/ of here'. XD
Dalnijrus 4 years ago
scary... when China becomes the largest economy in the world these kids will run the world.
turbobuster00 4 years ago
because they are cut-throat to the point the PC schools in America can't compete?
nemasen 4 years ago
Superb documentary!
kaji240 4 years ago
Soooooooo Good!
methodicalryan 4 years ago