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Still from The Hedonists — The Hedonists (2016) — Jia ZhangkePhotographed by Nelson Yu Lik-wai

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The Hedonists

营生

China / Chinese / 2016 / 26m

Not streamingNot currently on the Criterion Channel.

Drama Comedy Shorts

Letterboxd: 3.45/5·1.4K ratings·357 reviewson Letterboxd
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Synopsis

The closure of an unprofitable state-run coal mine in Shanxi, China forces three middle-aged men who worked there to search for employment elsewhere.

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Directed by Jia Zhangke
Position 12

Credits

Crew

DirectorJia Zhangke

WriterJia Zhangke, Zhao Tao

CinematographerNelson Yu Lik-wai

EditorMatthieu Laclau, Guo Weisong

Producer

Cast

Double Feature

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The Hedonists (2016) | Criteria