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The Biggest Chinese Restaurant in the World

Documentary
2008, 1h 20min
West Lake Restaurant in South China's Changsha can safely call itself the biggest Chinese restaurant in the world, with its staff of 1,000 working 5,000 tables and serving no fewer than 150 ducks per day and 200 snakes per week. The words of the restaurant's staff and guests are used in the film to paint a picture of modern China: the proprietress, one of the city's 20 self-made millionaires, speaks candidly about her failed marriage; a bridegroom-to-be who is celebrating at the restaurant explains the modern Chinese customs associated with the wedding party; and a waitress visits her poor parents in the countryside. Through these scenes, we gain insight into the unique combination of the ancient religious values and the new capitalist values with which China is stepping into the 21st century.
Country: Denmark, United Kingdom, Netherlands
Director:
Weijun Chen

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Weijun Chen
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In the bustling city of Changsha, China, lies the largest Chinese restaurant in the world, Xihulou. With over 5,000 seats and a staff of 1,000, this massive establishment serves a staggering 150 ducks and 200 snakes daily. But beyond the mouth-watering cuisine, the restaurant's proprietress, Qin Linzi, has built a legacy that transcends food. From humble beginnings, she has risen to become one of the city's 20 self-made millionaires, and her story is a testament to the power of hard work and determination. Through the eyes of the restaurant's staff and guests, we catch a glimpse of modern China's unique blend of ancient traditions and new capitalist values. Join us on a journey that delves into the heart of China's culinary culture and the people who make it tick.

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