Chinese Portrait
Originally released in 2018. Chinese Portrait is a documentary film. directed by Wang Xiaoshuai. At just 79 minutes, it's a tight, focused story.
Synopsis
Shot over the course of ten years on both film and video, the film consists of a series of carefully composed tableaux of people and environments. Pedestrians shuffle across a bustling Beijing street, steelworkers linger outside a deserted factory, tourists laugh and scamper across a crowded beach, worshippers kneel to pray in a remote village. With a painterly eye for composition, Wang captures China as he sees it, calling to a temporary halt a land in a constant state of change.
Quick Facts
Release Date
October 6, 2018
7 years ago
Runtime
1h 19m
79 minutes total
User Rating
6.9/10
Good (7 votes)
Language
Chinese
Original language
Country
China
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Director
Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- ZH
Production Companies
- WXS Productions
- Dongchun Films (Beijing) Co.
- Chinese Shadows
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Chinese Portrait about?
Shot over the course of ten years on both film and video, the film consists of a series of carefully composed tableaux of people and environments. Pedestrians shuffle across a bustling Beijing stre...
Who directed Chinese Portrait?
Chinese Portrait was directed by Wang Xiaoshuai.
How long is Chinese Portrait?
Chinese Portrait has a runtime of 1 hours and 19 minutes (79 minutes total).
When was Chinese Portrait released?
Chinese Portrait was released on October 6, 2018 in theaters.