China / Aug 05, 2012
Useless Man (2012)
Directed by Zheng Dasheng
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1h 30min
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Plot
ZHENG Dasheng's "Tianjin Xianren" (A Useless Man) portrays the characteristic figure of an idler roaming the streets of Tianjin shortly before the Sino-Japanese War. Director Zheng skillfully interweaves the traditional storytelling performance with a humorous, and somewhat absurd narrative which blurs the distinction between life and performance, illusion and reality. Deeply rooted in local Tianjin culture, the films authentic depiction of the atmosphere of the city is filled with wisdom and energy. Insightful and highly entertaining, the film is a brilliant technical tour-de-force.
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| Detail | Value |
|---|---|
| Original title | 天津闲人 |
| Original language | 普通话 (ZH) |
| Spoken languages | 普通话 |
| Status | Released |
| Release date | 5 agosto 2012 |
| Writer | Yuxuan Jin, Xi Lin, Bin Wu |
| Assistant directors | Zheng Dasheng |
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