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2011105 minPGdocumentary

8.6/ 10(5 ratings)• TMDB

Social Justice Historical Events

Shattered

2011105 minPGdocumentary

8.6/ 10(5 ratings)• TMDB

Contemporary China is portrayed through personal narratives and striking visuals, reflecting societal changes and challenges in Xu Tong's exploration of modern life.

Social Justice Historical Events

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Contemporary China is portrayed through personal narratives and striking visuals, reflecting societal changes and challenges in Xu Tong's exploration of modern life.

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Xu Tong

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Xu Tong captures the shifting dynamics of contemporary China through personal narratives and striking visuals. The film intertwines the filmmaker's own evolution with the historical context of the nation, reflecting on the changes and challenges faced by society. Building on themes from his previous works, "Wheat Harvest" and "Fortune Teller," "Shattered" presents a detailed portrait of life in modern China. The documentary runs for 105 minutes and was released in 2011.

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