CHINA '88
Originally released in 1988. CHINA '88 is a documentary film. directed by Phill Niblock.
Synopsis
The series of films ‘The Movement of People Working’ portrays human labor in its most elementary form. Shot by Niblock between 1973-91, on 16mm color film and later video, and in locations including Peru, Mexico, Hungary, Hong Kong, the Arctic, Brazil, Lesotho, Portugal, Sumatra, China, and Japan, the series comprises over 25 hours of footage. It focuses on work as a choreography of movements and gestures, dignifying the mechanical yet natural repetition of laborers’ actions.
Quick Facts
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Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- EN
Production Companies
- Experimental Intermedia
Frequently Asked Questions
What is CHINA '88 about?
The series of films ‘The Movement of People Working’ portrays human labor in its most elementary form. Shot by Niblock between 1973-91, on 16mm color film and later video, and in locations incl...
Who directed CHINA '88?
CHINA '88 was directed by Phill Niblock.
How long is CHINA '88?
CHINA '88 has a runtime of 1 hours and 50 minutes (110 minutes total).
When was CHINA '88 released?
CHINA '88 was released on January 1, 1988 in theaters.