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CHINA '88

January 1, 1988 1h 50m

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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Release Date January 1, 1988 38 years ago
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Runtime 1h 50m 110 minutes total
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Language English Original language
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Country United States of America Production

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.