Ghost Town
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Country/Region:
China Mainland
Release Year: 2008
Release Year: 2008
Publish Date: 04 August 2023 00:00:00 UTC
Story:
A remote village in southwest China is haunted by traces of its cultural past while its residents piece together their existence. Zhiziluo is a town barely clinging to life. Tucked away in a rugged corner of Yunnan Province, Lisu and Nu minority villagers squat in the abandoned halls of this remote former Community county seat. Divided into three parts, this epic documentary takes an intimate look at its varied cast of characters, bringing audiences face to face with people left behind by China's new economy. A father-son duo of elderly preachers argues over the future of their village church. Two young lovers face a break-up over harsh financial realities. A twelve year-old boy, abandoned by his family, scavenges the hillside to feed himself.
A remote village in southwest China is haunted by traces of its cultural past while its residents piece together their existence. Zhiziluo is a town barely clinging to life. Tucked away in a rugged corner of Yunnan Province, Lisu and Nu minority villagers squat in the abandoned halls of this remote former Community county seat. Divided into three parts, this epic documentary takes an intimate look at its varied cast of characters, bringing audiences face to face with people left behind by China's new economy. A father-son duo of elderly preachers argues over the future of their village church. Two young lovers face a break-up over harsh financial realities. A twelve year-old boy, abandoned by his family, scavenges the hillside to feed himself.
Casts & Crews:
Zhao Dayong
Directors
Runtime:
169
minutes
Language:
Yunnan Dialect
Subtitles:
Chinese, English
Festivals & Awards:
2009 TORINO FILM FESTIVAL , Italy
2009 TORINO FILM FESTIVAL , Italy
Tags:
#Village, #Religion, #Anthropology
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Zhao Dayong
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