Yumen
Originally released in 2013. Yumen is a documentary/drama film. directed by J.P. Sniadecki. At just 65 minutes, it's a tight, focused story.
Starring Chen Xuehua, Huang Xiang, and Xu Ruotao
Synopsis
Set in a quasi-ghost town that once thrived with oil in China's arid northwest, Yumen is a haunting, fragmented tale of hungry souls, restless youth, a wandering artist and a lonely woman, all searching for human connection among the town's crumbling landscape. One part "ruin porn", one part "ghost story”, and entirely shot on 16mm, the film brings together performance art, narrative gesture, and social realism not only to play with convention and defy genre, but also to pay homage to a disappearing life-world and a fading medium.
Quick Facts
Release Date
February 12, 2013
12 years ago
Runtime
1h 5m
65 minutes total
User Rating
7.0/10
Great (5 votes)
Language
Chinese
Original language
Country
China
Production
Directors
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Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- ZH
Production Companies
- SEL
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Yumen about?
Set in a quasi-ghost town that once thrived with oil in China's arid northwest, Yumen is a haunting, fragmented tale of hungry souls, restless youth, a wandering artist and a lonely woman, all sear...
Who directed Yumen?
Yumen was directed by J.P. Sniadecki.
How long is Yumen?
Yumen has a runtime of 1 hours and 5 minutes (65 minutes total).
When was Yumen released?
Yumen was released on February 12, 2013 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in Yumen?
The main cast of Yumen includes Chen Xuehua, Huang Xiang, Xu Ruotao.