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Conquering China (2014)

Genre : Music, Documentary

Runtime : 1H 10M

Director : Johan Jonason

Synopsis

A Swedish singer trades Europe for China. Like a blonde nephew of Bryan Ferry, he enters the burgeoning music scene in Shanghai, where electronic dance music dominates. But is this new land of opportunity ready for his soul-searching, tormented voice? Is music really such a universal language?

Actors

Jean-Michel Jarre
Jean-Michel Jarre
Himself
Johan Jonason
Johan Jonason
Himself
Robert Wells
Robert Wells
Himself

Crews

Johan Jonason
Johan Jonason
Director
Johan Jonason
Johan Jonason
Writer

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