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201940 minGdocumentary

Transit Circle

201940 minGdocumentary

In suburban Hangzhou, Hanqi and her friends spend their nights contemplating the effects of urban change on their lives.

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In suburban Hangzhou, Hanqi and her friends spend their nights contemplating the effects of urban change on their lives.

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Stephan Knaussdirector

Hanqi Shengwriter

Shuiqing Wangwriter

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Hanqi and her friends wander through the suburban streets of Hangzhou at night. They navigate a concrete and neon-lit environment that changes daily. As they walk, they engage with the city's transformations, finding moments of beauty in a setting that many find unwelcoming. The film captures their experiences over time, set against a backdrop of ambient music reminiscent of Brian Eno and Philip Glass. The 40-minute documentary reflects on the relationship between space and time in urban life.

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