Dead Souls
Originally released in 2018. Dead Souls is a documentary film. directed by Wang Bing. With a runtime of 8h 17m, it's an epic theatrical experience.
Synopsis
In Gansu Province, northwest China, lie the remains of countless prisoners abandoned in the Gobi Desert sixty years ago. Designated as ultra-rightists in the Communist Party’s Anti-Rightist campaign of 1957, they starved to death in the reeducation camps. The film invites us to meet the survivors of the camps to find out firsthand who these persons were, the hardships they were forced to endure and what became their destiny.
Quick Facts
Release Date
October 24, 2018
7 years ago
Runtime
8h 17m
497 minutes total
User Rating
7.3/10
Great (20 votes)
Language
Chinese
Original language
Country
China
Production
Director
Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- ZH
Production Companies
- Les Films d'Ici
- IDFA Bertha Fund
- Adok Films
- ARTE France Cinéma
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Dead Souls about?
In Gansu Province, northwest China, lie the remains of countless prisoners abandoned in the Gobi Desert sixty years ago. Designated as ultra-rightists in the Communist Party’s Anti-Rightist campa...
Who directed Dead Souls?
Dead Souls was directed by Wang Bing.
How long is Dead Souls?
Dead Souls has a runtime of 8 hours and 17 minutes (497 minutes total).
When was Dead Souls released?
Dead Souls was released on October 24, 2018 in theaters.