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  • Tian jin xian ren (2012)
  • 90 min | Drama
Tian jin xian ren (2012)
90 min | Drama
ZHENG Dasheng's "Tianjin Xianren" (A Useless Man) portrays the characteristic figure of an idler roaming the streets of Tianjin shortly before the Sino-Japanese War. Director Zheng skillfully interweaves the traditional storytelling ...See moreZHENG Dasheng's "Tianjin Xianren" (A Useless Man) portrays the characteristic figure of an idler roaming the streets of Tianjin shortly before the Sino-Japanese War. Director Zheng skillfully interweaves the traditional storytelling performance with a humorous, and somewhat absurd narrative which blurs the distinction between life and performance, illusion and reality. Deeply rooted in local Tianjin culture, the films authentic depiction of the atmosphere of the city is filled with wisdom and energy. Insightful and highly entertaining, the film is a brilliant technical tour-de-force. Written by Luo See less
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Director
Dasheng Zheng
Writers
Yuxuan Jin | Xi Lin | Bin Wu
Producer
Xiaozheng Ge
Cinematographer
Jeffrey Chu
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Updated Aug 5, 2012
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Aug 5, 2012 (China)
Awards
2 wins & 1 nomination

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