People's Republic of Zoo
人民共和動物園
Synopsis
People's Republic of Zoo is inspired by George Orwell's 1945 classic novella Animal Farm. Orwell described his book as a satirical tale against Stalin. Sun Xun's animation is at once a critique and a celebration of political allegory, as well as an exploration of myriad animal forms and the equally numerous ways in which humans have represented them. Xun produces his animations by hand, often in gallery spaces while the artist is in residence, drawing on the wall. He also creates his works with Pi Animation, an animation studio in Beijing which he founded and runs. His recurring topics are the contradictions and gaps between official history and personal testimony.
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Sun Xun
- Original Title
- 人民共和動物園
- Country of Origin
- China
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 8m
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Sun Xun
Xu Chong, Sun Xun
Department Leadership Roster
Sun Xun
Director
Xu Chong
Editor
Sun Xun
Editor
Production Stills & Gallery
Official cinematic photography and background stills for People's Republic of Zoo.
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Frequently Asked Questions About People's Republic of Zoo
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is People's Republic of Zoo about?
People's Republic of Zoo is inspired by George Orwell's 1945 classic novella Animal Farm. Orwell described his book as a satirical tale against Stalin. Sun Xun's animation is at once a critique and a celebration of political allegory, as well as an exploration of myriad animal forms and the equally numerous ways in which humans have represented them. Xun produces his animations by hand, often in gallery spaces while the artist is in residence, drawing on the wall. He also creates his works with Pi Animation, an animation studio in Beijing which he founded and runs. His recurring topics are the contradictions and gaps between official history and personal testimony.
Who directed People's Republic of Zoo?
People's Republic of Zoo was directed by Sun Xun.
Who stars in People's Republic of Zoo?
The principal cast of People's Republic of Zoo includes Not specified.
When was People's Republic of Zoo released and how long is it?
People's Republic of Zoo was released in 2009 with a total runtime of 8m.