Still from Swimming Out Till the Sea Turns Blue — Swimming Out Till the Sea Turns Blue (2020) — Jia ZhangkePhotographed by Nelson Yu Lik-wai

Jia Zhangke

Swimming Out Till the Sea Turns Blue

Name: Swimming Out Till the Sea Turns Blue
Genre: Documentary
Released: 2020
Duration: 112 min

一直游到海水变蓝

Chinese / 2020 / 1h 52m

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Documentary

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Synopsis

Filmmaker Jia Zhangke chronicles his local literature festival in Shanxi, China which includes a multi-generational roster of the country's most esteemed writers.

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Credits

Crew

DirectorJia Zhangke

WriterJia Zhangke, Jiahuan Wan

CinematographerNelson Yu Lik-wai

EditorKong Jinlei

ProducerZhao Tao

Cast

Huifang Duanas Self

Liang Hongas Self

Pingwa Jiaas Self

Yu Huaas Self

Su Tongas Self

Jia Zhangkeas Self

Double Feature

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