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Man in Black

May 22, 2023 1h 0m 7.4/10 (8 votes)

Released 3 years ago in 2023. Man in Black is a documentary film. directed by Wang Bing. At just 60 minutes, it's a tight, focused story.

Starring Wang Xilin

Synopsis

Wang Xilin, 86, is one of China's most important modern classical composers. During the Cultural Revolution he was the target of severe persecution, enduring beatings, imprisonment and torture. With excerpts from his Symphonies, he revisits for this film some of the horrifying events that still live on in his memory as testimony to an era that saw the dehumanization of the entire Chinese nation.

Quick Facts

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Release Date May 22, 2023 2 years ago
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Runtime 1h 0m 60 minutes total
User Rating 7.4/10 Great (8 votes)
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Language Chinese Original language
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Country France + 3 more

Director

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Production Details

Status
Released
Original Language
ZH

Production Companies

  • Gladys Glover
  • WIL Productions
  • Louverture Films
  • Goodman Gallery
  • Le Fresnoy
  • Asian Shadows

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Man in Black about?

Wang Xilin, 86, is one of China's most important modern classical composers. During the Cultural Revolution he was the target of severe persecution, enduring beatings, imprisonment and torture. Wit...

Who directed Man in Black?

Man in Black was directed by Wang Bing.

How long is Man in Black?

Man in Black has a runtime of 1 hours and 0 minutes (60 minutes total).

When was Man in Black released?

Man in Black was released on May 22, 2023 in theaters.

Who are the main actors in Man in Black?

The main cast of Man in Black includes Wang Xilin.