12 Citizens
"12 Chinese men, 1.2 billion voices!"
Originally released in 2014. 12 Citizens is a drama/crime film. directed by Xu Ang.
Starring Lei Jia, Wang Gang, and Han Tongsheng
Synopsis
When the film broke out that a young man coming from a rich adopted family murdered his birth father, the controversy around the case hit a nerve with the public at large. An experiment was held through the form of virtual court inside a college to discuss this hot topic. During the process of virtual court, 12 Chinese people from different walks of life got together and discussed the case like a jury. Through intricate and thought provoking questions from the main character, people start to think more critically about the case. During this process, one sees the revelation of people's bias and emotional-preconceptions about the suspect, about each other, and also about the society.
Quick Facts
Release Date
October 19, 2014
11 years ago
Runtime
1h 48m
108 minutes total
User Rating
7.2/10
Great (49 votes)
Box Office
$2.1M
Worldwide gross
Language
Chinese
Original language
Country
China
Production
Director
Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- ZH
- Revenue
- $2,074,000
Production Companies
- Beijing Juben Production Company
Frequently Asked Questions
What is 12 Citizens about?
When the film broke out that a young man coming from a rich adopted family murdered his birth father, the controversy around the case hit a nerve with the public at large. An experiment was held th...
Who directed 12 Citizens?
12 Citizens was directed by Xu Ang.
How long is 12 Citizens?
12 Citizens has a runtime of 1 hours and 48 minutes (108 minutes total).
When was 12 Citizens released?
12 Citizens was released on October 19, 2014 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in 12 Citizens?
The main cast of 12 Citizens includes Lei Jia, Wang Gang, Han Tongsheng, Zhao Longhao, Gao Dongping.