Thirty shots were filmed over forty-five days at a train station and bus stop in Datong, capturing the daily lives of its inhabitants.
Synopsis
Thirty shots were filmed over forty-five days at a train station and bus stop in Datong, capturing the daily lives of its inhabitants.
Synopsis
A train station in Datong serves as the backdrop for Jia Zhangke's *In Public*, a 30-minute documentary filmed in 2001. The work captures everyday moments over 45 days, featuring scenes of people waiting for trains and riding public buses. Characters include a soldier in a heavy coat and an elderly man reflecting on his life. The film presents a candid look at the lives of individuals in a provincial city, revealing their hidden desires and daily struggles within public spaces.
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Why Watch
- See Jia Zhangke's unique digital filmmaking style.
- Find out about daily life in Datong's public spaces.
- Meet the people behind the desolate buildings.
Did You Know
- In Public was shot over 45 days in Datong, China.
- The film won the Grand Prix at the 2002 Marseille Festival of Documentary Film.
- Jia Zhangke was part of a program at the 2001 Jeonju International Film Festival with two other directors.
- The film consists of thirty shots, capturing mundane moments.
- The film's final scene features people dancing in a dilapidated community center.
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Who directed the documentary In Public?
In Public was directed by Jia Zhangke, a filmmaker associated with the Chinese cinema 'Sixth Generation' movement.
What festival did In Public premiere at?
In Public premiered at the 2001 Jeonju International Film Festival.
How long is the documentary In Public?
In Public has a duration of 30 minutes.
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