Man in Black
黑衣人
Synopsis
Wang Xilin, 86, is one of China's most important modern classical composers. During the Cultural Revolution he was the target of severe persecution, enduring beatings, imprisonment and torture. With excerpts from his Symphonies, he revisits for this film some of the horrifying events that still live on in his memory as testimony to an era that saw the dehumanization of the entire Chinese nation.
Trailers, Teasers & Extra Featurettes
Official promotional previews, behind-the-scenes footage, and exclusive clips.
Man in Black | Trailer | Film Fest Gent 2023Official
Type: Trailer • Published 2023-09-21
Top Cast
Explore Star Directory →
Release History & Theatrical Window
Cannes Film Festival
Festival / Special Debut
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Wang Bing
- Original Title
- 黑衣人
- Country of Origin
- France, Hong Kong, United Kingdom, United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- Mandarin
- Runtime
- 1h 0m
- Production Studios
- Gladys Glover, WIL Productions, Louverture Films, Goodman Gallery, Le Fresnoy, Asian Shadows
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Wang Bing
Caroline Champetier
Claire Atherton
Department Leadership Roster
Wang Bing
Director
Caroline Champetier
Director of Photography
Claire Atherton
Editor
Production Stills & Gallery
Official cinematic photography and background stills for Man in Black.
Featured In Curated Collections
Editorial lists, community rankings, and cinematic collections featuring Man in Black.
0
More Like Man in Black
Recommended titles matching themes, cast, and genres.
Frequently Asked Questions About Man in Black
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Man in Black about?
Wang Xilin, 86, is one of China's most important modern classical composers. During the Cultural Revolution he was the target of severe persecution, enduring beatings, imprisonment and torture. With excerpts from his Symphonies, he revisits for this film some of the horrifying events that still live on in his memory as testimony to an era that saw the dehumanization of the entire Chinese nation.
Who directed Man in Black?
Man in Black was directed by Wang Bing.
Who stars in Man in Black?
The principal cast of Man in Black includes Wang Xilin.
When was Man in Black released and how long is it?
Man in Black was released in 2023 with a total runtime of 1h 0m.