Petition
Originally released in 2009. Petition is a documentary film. directed by Zhao Liang. With a runtime of 2h 0m, it's an epic theatrical experience.
Synopsis
The dysfunctional Chinese justice system allows citizens with grievances against their local governments to petition the court to clear or correct their record. Yet in order to do so, the petitioners must travel to Beijing to file paperwork and wait an indefinite period to plead their case. Following the saga of a group of petitioners over the years of 1996 and 2008, Petition unfolds like a novel by Zola or Dickens. This was filmed surreptitiously from the point of view of the petitioners, and not the justice officials, the police, or those heavies sent by the municipalities.
Quick Facts
Release Date
May 22, 2009
16 years ago
Runtime
2h 0m
120 minutes total
User Rating
7.0/10
Great (14 votes)
Language
Chinese
Original language
Country
China
Production
Director
Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- ZH
Production Companies
- YLE
- BBC
- TSR
- ARTE France Cinéma
- RTBF
- CNC
- INA
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Petition about?
The dysfunctional Chinese justice system allows citizens with grievances against their local governments to petition the court to clear or correct their record. Yet in order to do so, the petitione...
Who directed Petition?
Petition was directed by Zhao Liang.
How long is Petition?
Petition has a runtime of 2 hours and 0 minutes (120 minutes total).
When was Petition released?
Petition was released on May 22, 2009 in theaters.