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2012613 minGdocumentary

Chang'an Boulevard

2012613 minGdocumentary

In one-minute segments, artist Ai Weiwei documents daily life along Chang'an Boulevard in Beijing, revealing contrasts between urban modernity and surrounding poverty.

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Dominik Mencej,

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In one-minute segments, artist Ai Weiwei documents daily life along Chang'an Boulevard in Beijing, revealing contrasts between urban modernity and surrounding poverty.

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Dominik Mencejdirector

Maja Križnikdirector

Marija Bergamcast

Nejc Cijan Garlatticast

Bojan Emeršič

Bojan Emeršičcast

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Chang'an Boulevard runs through the heart of Beijing, dividing the city along its east-west axis. Artist Ai Weiwei and his team filmed daily life along this bustling road in one-minute increments, stopping every 50 meters to capture fixed shots. The resulting 613-minute video presents a detailed observation of the city, revealing the contrast between its modern center and impoverished outskirts. Each segment contributes to a comprehensive portrait of urban life in contemporary China.

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