Wang Bing’s Reflective Trilogy Closer D trends

Wang Bing’s Reflective Trilogy Closer D trends

Shot over several years, “Youth (Homecoming)” rounds out Wang Bing‘s meticulous documentary trilogy about the shape of China’s youth. At two-and-a-half hours in length, it’s the project’s shortest and most focused entry, offering a look at what happens once the rattle of sewing machines finally ceases, followed by a stark and surprising look at what … Read more

Wang Bing’s Disorienting Labor Doc D trends

Wang Bing’s Disorienting Labor Doc D trends

Just when it seems like Wang Bing‘s textile documentaries might run out of observations, the Chinese filmmaker’s “Youth (Hard Times)” — the second in his planned trilogy — presents the passage of time in unforeseen ways. His narrative, about young workers’ growing frustrations in Zhili (a district of Huzhou City), is built obliquely but precisely, … Read more