Listening to Mr. Fan Talk About the Past (2002)
Plot — What is Listening to Mr. Fan Talk About the Past about?
An unreleased documentary by Chinese filmmaker Kang Jianning, the film interweaves the recollections of academic Fan Xiuzhang—particularly his political ordeals in the 1950s and ’60s—with the sweeping arc of the Mao era and its procession of violent political campaigns. Its structure becomes a form of critique, juxtaposing individual agency against a regime that demanded absolute loyalty and the erasure of the self in service of the state.
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| Type | Movie |
| Released | 2002 |
| Language | Chinese |
| Runtime | 85 min |
Listening to Mr. Fan Talk About the Past — FAQ
Is Listening to Mr. Fan Talk About the Past worth watching? An unreleased documentary by Chinese filmmaker Kang Jianning, the film interweaves the recollections of academic Fan Xiuzhang—particularly his political ordeals in the 1950s and ’60s—with the sweeping arc of the Mao era
Who directed Listening to Mr. Fan Talk About the Past? Directed by Kang Jianning.
Who is in the cast of Listening to Mr. Fan Talk About the Past? It stars Fan Xiuzhang.
Where can I stream Listening to Mr. Fan Talk About the Past? Streaming availability for Listening to Mr. Fan Talk About the Past is listed above when a platform is confirmed. MovieLink App is an info guide and hosts no files.
When did Listening to Mr. Fan Talk About the Past release? It released in 2002.