Another Year
Originally released in 2016. Another Year is a documentary film. directed by Zhu Shengze. With a runtime of 3h 1m, it's an epic theatrical experience.
Synopsis
Thirteen dinners of a Chinese migrant worker's family over the course of fourteen months. The film portrays a series of random occurrences. Joys, frustrations and the struggle for survival. The meals unfold in real-time through thirteen static, long takes. Each take captures with vivid detail the reality of the relationships between the different family members. As the seasons unfold, so does time and the echoes for better working conditions penetrate the frame. Issues such as the one-child-policy and the possibilities for better wages weigh heavily on the minds of the three-generation family.
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Production Details
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- Released
- Original Language
- ZH
Production Companies
- Burn the Film
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Another Year about?
Thirteen dinners of a Chinese migrant worker's family over the course of fourteen months. The film portrays a series of random occurrences. Joys, frustrations and the struggle for survival. The mea...
Who directed Another Year?
Another Year was directed by Zhu Shengze.
How long is Another Year?
Another Year has a runtime of 3 hours and 1 minutes (181 minutes total).
When was Another Year released?
Another Year was released on April 21, 2016 in theaters.