Twelve artists use video cameras to document a traditional village in Guangzhou, which is now surrounded by the skyscrapers of a city with 12 million residents.
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Twelve artists use video cameras to document a traditional village in Guangzhou, which is now surrounded by the skyscrapers of a city with 12 million residents.
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Synopsis
San Yuan Li, a traditional village in Guangzhou, faces encroachment from the city's rapid urban expansion. Directed by Ou Ning and Cao Fei, the 2003 documentary features twelve artists who use video cameras to document the villagers' lives. As skyscrapers rise around them, residents adapt by cultivating rice paddies on vacant lots and raising chickens on rooftops. The film captures the tension between modernization and agrarian traditions in a community surrounded by a city of 12 million people.
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Why Watch
- See how villagers adapt to urban sprawl in Guangzhou.
- Meet the twelve artists capturing San Yuan Li's story.
- Find out about traditional crafts in a modern city.
Did You Know
- San Yuan Li was exhibited at the Venice Biennale in 2003.
- The village is surrounded by the skyscrapers of Guangzhou, a city of 12 million.
- The film features twelve artists using video cameras to portray the village.
- San Yuan Li adapts by using empty city lots for rice paddies.
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Who directed the documentary San Yuan Li?
San Yuan Li was directed and produced by artists Ou Ning and Cao Fei.
What year was San Yuan Li exhibited at the Venice Biennale?
San Yuan Li was exhibited at the Venice Biennale in 2003.
What is the duration of the documentary San Yuan Li?
The duration of San Yuan Li is 45 minutes.
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