Beijing Taxi
北京出租车
Synopsis
BEIJING TAXI is a timely, uncensored and richly cinematic portrait of China’s ancient capital as it undergoes a profound transformation. The film takes an intimate and compelling look at the lives of three cab drivers as they confront modern issues and changing values against the backdrop of the 2008 Summer Olympic Games. Through their daily struggles infused with humor and quiet determination, BEIJING TAXI reveals the complexity and contradictions of China’s shifting paradigm.
Release History & Theatrical Window
South by Southwest Film Festival
Festival / Special Debut
June 25, 2011
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Miao Wang
- Screenplay & Story
- Miao Wang
- Original Score
- Itamar Ziegler, Stephen Ulrich
- Original Title
- 北京出租车
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- Mandarin
- Runtime
- 1h 18m
- Production Studios
- Three Waters Productions
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Miao Wang
Miao Wang
Itamar Ziegler, Stephen Ulrich
Ian Vollmer, Sean Price Williams
Sikay Tang, Miao Wang
Miao Wang, Ivana Stolkiner
Department Leadership Roster
Miao Wang
Director
Miao Wang
Writer
Itamar Ziegler
Original Music Composer
Miao Wang
Producer
Sikay Tang
Editor
Ivana Stolkiner
Producer
Miao Wang
Editor
Stephen Ulrich
Original Music Composer
Ian Vollmer
Director of Photography
Sean Price Williams
Director of Photography
Production Stills & Gallery
Official cinematic photography and background stills for Beijing Taxi.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Beijing Taxi
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What is Beijing Taxi about?
BEIJING TAXI is a timely, uncensored and richly cinematic portrait of China’s ancient capital as it undergoes a profound transformation. The film takes an intimate and compelling look at the lives of three cab drivers as they confront modern issues and changing values against the backdrop of the 2008 Summer Olympic Games. Through their daily struggles infused with humor and quiet determination, BEIJING TAXI reveals the complexity and contradictions of China’s shifting paradigm.
Who directed Beijing Taxi?
Beijing Taxi was directed by Miao Wang.
Who stars in Beijing Taxi?
The principal cast of Beijing Taxi includes Not specified.
When was Beijing Taxi released and how long is it?
Beijing Taxi was released in 2011 with a total runtime of 1h 18m.
Who composed the musical score for Beijing Taxi?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Beijing Taxi was composed by Itamar Ziegler, Stephen Ulrich.