Another Year movie poster

Another Year

April 21, 2016 3h 1m 5.8/10 (4 votes)

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.

Quick Facts

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Release Date April 21, 2016 9 years ago
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Runtime 3h 1m 181 minutes total
User Rating 5.8/10 Mixed (4 votes)
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Language Chinese Original language
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Country China Production

Director

Production Details

Status
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.