The City
"Explores the human condition, now, in New York City, through the unique eyes of non-native New Yorkers, exiles, immigrants, refugees, eccentrics, and a Ghost."
Originally released in 2007. The City is a documentary film. directed by Vladan Nikolić. At just 82 minutes, it's a tight, focused story.
Synopsis
The poet Yevgeny Yevtushenko, himself once an immigrant in New York, wrote that NYC is not a city, not a country, but all humanity in one drop. THE CITY explores this humanity, now, in New York City, through the unique eyes of non-native New Yorkers, exiles, immigrants, refugees, eccentrics, and a Ghost. A collage of stories, together with the montage of images, sound and music, running through the film like a heartbeat, create New York moments, frozen in a particular time. Accompanied by haunting visuals, Rainer Maria Rilke's poetry, and a unique score by Sxip Shirey's "mutant harmonica," THE CITY is also a visual poem to a city of immigrants, which keeps re-inventing itself through its history, and into the new century.
Quick Facts
Director
Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- EN
Production Companies
- Surla Films
Frequently Asked Questions
What is The City about?
The poet Yevgeny Yevtushenko, himself once an immigrant in New York, wrote that NYC is not a city, not a country, but all humanity in one drop. THE CITY explores this humanity, now, in New York Cit...
Who directed The City?
The City was directed by Vladan Nikolić.
How long is The City?
The City has a runtime of 1 hours and 22 minutes (82 minutes total).
When was The City released?
The City was released on June 22, 2007 in theaters.