Once Upon A Time Proletarian

Synopsis

A revealing portrait of contemporary China in the post Marxist era which explores the facets of Chinese socio-political life, by putting it in the context of globalisation and individualisation.

Personal stories unfold in an unexpected straightforwardness and with a striking sense of humour: an old peasant who has lost his land, a millionaire chatting with his mate in a stock exchange office, a young migrant who came to the city to wash cars, a weapon factory worker who wishes Mao was still alive, a successful hotel owner who praises the government’s liberal economy policies, and young kids whose dream is to become a famous western artist - all addressing contemporary issues that trespass borders and blur the socio-political lines into a globalised world of shared values and collective problems.

Details

Year

2010

Type of film

Features

Running Time

76mins

Director

Xiaolu Guo

Producer

Xiaolu Guo, Pamela Casey

Screenwriter

Xiaolu Guo

Director of Photography

Xiaolu Guo

Genre

Production status

Complete

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Last updated 4th December 2009