Synopsis
In the Gobi Desert of Inner Mongolia, oil field workers endure challenging conditions while extracting crude oil, as documented by director Wang Bing.
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Synopsis
In the Gobi Desert of Inner Mongolia, oil field workers engage in the demanding tasks of extracting crude oil. Directed by Wang Bing, the 840-minute film captures their daily routines over a week-long shoot. Wang fell ill shortly after filming began, leaving his crew to document the labor without him. Premiering at the 2008 International Film Festival Rotterdam, the film received a NETPAC "Special Mention" for its portrayal of the hardships faced by these workers in a remote and arid environment.
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Why Watch
- See the daily life of oil field workers in Inner Mongolia.
- Find out why the film was reduced from 70 hours to 840 minutes.
- Meet director Wang Bing and his unique filming challenges.
Did You Know
- Crude Oil runs for 840 minutes, making it one of the longest films.
- Wang Bing initially planned for the film to be 70 hours long.
- The film premiered at the 2008 International Film Festival Rotterdam.
- Wang Bing left the shoot after three days due to altitude sickness.
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Who directed the documentary Crude Oil?
Crude Oil was directed by Wang Bing.
What is the running time of Crude Oil?
Crude Oil has a running time of 840 minutes, which is 14 hours.
Where did Crude Oil premiere?
Crude Oil premiered at the 2008 International Film Festival Rotterdam.
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