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20136 minPGdoc-short

6.0/ 10(1 rating)• TMDB

Recycled

20136 minPGdoc-short

6.0/ 10(1 rating)• TMDB

Half a million 35mm negatives form a moving image mural that depicts the daily life and culture of Beijing and its inhabitants.

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Half a million 35mm negatives form a moving image mural that depicts the daily life and culture of Beijing and its inhabitants.

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Thomas Sauvindirector

Lei Lei

Lei Leidirector

Lei Lei

Lei Lei

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Beijing's streets pulse with life as the camera captures the daily routines of its inhabitants. Director Thomas Sauvin utilizes an archive of half a million 35mm negatives to create a moving image mural that reflects the city's culture and vibrancy. Each frame reveals moments of interaction and experience, painting a vivid picture of contemporary Beijing. The six-minute documentary offers a visual narrative that intertwines the historical and modern aspects of China's capital.

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