China Concerto (2012)
Plot — What is China Concerto about?
An observational essay shot in the southwestern city of Chongqing, CHINA CONCERTO probes the uses of public spectacle in contemporary China. Born and raised in Chongqing, filmmaker Bo Wang visited his hometown at the height of now-disgraced politician Bo Xilai's campaign to revive Mao-era "red culture", promoting among other things the public singing and dancing of Communist songs. Alongside these participatory street performances, CHINA CONCERTO looks at images from the media, including Michelangelo Antonioni's Chung Kuo-China, and news media and advertising that address the capitalist present in forms reminiscent of the communist past. The situation is explored in a narration modeled on Chris Marker's Sans Soleil, which is delivered by a woman with an ambiguous accent. Perched between an insider and outsider perspective, CHINA CONCERTO considers the persistence of totalitarian ideologies and images.
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| Type | Movie |
| Released | 2012 |
| Language | English |
China Concerto — FAQ
Is China Concerto worth watching? An observational essay shot in the southwestern city of Chongqing, CHINA CONCERTO probes the uses of public spectacle in contemporary China. Born and raised in Chongqing, filmmaker Bo Wang visited his hometown at the hei
Who directed China Concerto? Directed by Wang Bo.
Where can I stream China Concerto? Streaming availability for China Concerto is listed above when a platform is confirmed. MovieLink App is an info guide and hosts no files.
When did China Concerto release? It released in 2012.