Yaodong, A Little Treatise on Construction
Yaodong, petit traité de construction
Synopsis
In the region of Shaanbei, within the Yellow River loop, are built the Yaodong. Formerly troglodyte settlements these vault houses are now built against the mountain. Yaodong are built without architect’s plan, following a knowledge handed down orally. The film shows us the highly accurate work of master stonemasons, as well as master carpenters, master of Fengshui and workers, all of them living in Yaodong with their families. As the filmmaker takes us to meet these people, their rituals and their history, a snapshot of today’s “Yaodong culture” emerges gradually.
Release History & Theatrical Window
Festival Jean Rouch
Festival / Special Debut
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Caroline Bodolec, Elodie Brosseau
- Screenplay & Story
- Caroline Bodolec
- Original Title
- Yaodong, petit traité de construction
- Spoken Languages
- Mandarin
- Runtime
- 1h 29m
- Production Studios
- L'Harmattan, École des hautes études en sciences sociales, INIST-CNRS
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Caroline Bodolec, Elodie Brosseau
Caroline Bodolec
Elodie Brosseau
Hélène Attali
Sylvie Carlier, Gilles Boustani
Department Leadership Roster
Caroline Bodolec
Director
Sylvie Carlier
Producer
Gilles Boustani
Producer
Elodie Brosseau
Director
Hélène Attali
Editor
Elodie Brosseau
Director of Photography
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What is Yaodong, A Little Treatise on Construction about?
In the region of Shaanbei, within the Yellow River loop, are built the Yaodong. Formerly troglodyte settlements these vault houses are now built against the mountain. Yaodong are built without architect’s plan, following a knowledge handed down orally. The film shows us the highly accurate work of master stonemasons, as well as master carpenters, master of Fengshui and workers, all of them living in Yaodong with their families. As the filmmaker takes us to meet these people, their rituals and their history, a snapshot of today’s “Yaodong culture” emerges gradually.
Who directed Yaodong, A Little Treatise on Construction?
Yaodong, A Little Treatise on Construction was directed by Caroline Bodolec, Elodie Brosseau.
Who stars in Yaodong, A Little Treatise on Construction?
The principal cast of Yaodong, A Little Treatise on Construction includes Not specified.
When was Yaodong, A Little Treatise on Construction released and how long is it?
Yaodong, A Little Treatise on Construction was released in 2023 with a total runtime of 1h 29m.