Deep Dive: The Dating Game (2025)
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The Dating Game is a 2025 documentary directed and produced by Violet Du Feng. It follows three Chinese men—Zhou, Li, and Wu—during a week-long dating camp in Chongqing, where they learn how to find love from married dating coaches Hao and Wen. The film captures their experiences over seven days, focusing on the dynamics of modern dating in China.
Produced by Fish+Bear Pictures and Violet Films, the film debuted at the Sundance Film Festival on January 23, 2025, in the World Documentary category. It is currently seeking distribution, and its critical reception includes a 60% positive rating from 15 critics on Rotten Tomatoes and a score of 65 out of 100 on Metacritic, indicating generally favorable reviews.
Why Watch
- •Meet Zhou, Li, and Wu at a unique dating camp in Chongqing.
- •Find out how Hao and Wen teach modern dating skills.
- •See the relationship dynamics of married dating coaches.
Did You Know
•The film is 90 minutes long.
•It premiered at Sundance on January 23, 2025.
•The production involved five companies: Fish+Bear Pictures, Violet Films, Bird Street Productions, Ten Thousand Images, and Chicken & Egg Pictures.
•Only 60% of 15 critics' reviews on Rotten Tomatoes are positive.
Perfect For
Chinese dating cultureReality dating showsSundance Film Festival fans