Kindergarten
Originally released in 2004. Kindergarten is a documentary film. directed by Zhang Yiqing. At just 71 minutes, it's a tight, focused story.
Synopsis
Shot over 14 months, this film records the everyday lives of children at a boarding kindergarten in Wuhan, Hubei Province. It shows how they experience an education overburdened with social and historical background. It catches their moments of laughter and happiness, their struggles against setbacks that they do not always understand, their thoughts about issues that arise both in their own and in the adult world. It is a film that makes everyone laugh, but the naivety of the children is always shown from their own perspective. Deep insights are embedded in the seemingly light-hearted scenes and not only about childhood. For the film is also a metaphor for the adult world. As the opening line of the film says: "They are our children, but maybe they are us ourselves."
Quick Facts
Release Date
March 15, 2004
21 years ago
Runtime
1h 11m
71 minutes total
User Rating
7.7/10
Great (3 votes)
Language
Chinese
Original language
Director
Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- ZH
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Kindergarten about?
Shot over 14 months, this film records the everyday lives of children at a boarding kindergarten in Wuhan, Hubei Province. It shows how they experience an education overburdened with social and his...
Who directed Kindergarten?
Kindergarten was directed by Zhang Yiqing.
How long is Kindergarten?
Kindergarten has a runtime of 1 hours and 11 minutes (71 minutes total).
When was Kindergarten released?
Kindergarten was released on March 15, 2004 in theaters.