Useless
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Synopsis
Observations of three varied corners of China’s garment industry: workers in a large-scale production line factory; a designer who rallies against the mass-machine-production of clothes and has created the eponymous hand-made collection called ‘Useless’ (Wuyong) for Paris Fashion Week; and finally the simple life of increasingly out-of-work tailors in small town Fengdang.
Top Cast
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São Paulo International Film Festival
Festival / Special Debut
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Jia Zhangke
- Original Score
- Lim Giong
- Original Title
- 无用
- Country of Origin
- China, Hong Kong
- Spoken Languages
- Cantonese, French, Mandarin, English
- Runtime
- 1h 24m
- Production Studios
- China Film Association, Mixmind Art and Design Company, Xstream Pictures
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Jia Zhangke
Lim Giong
Jia Zhangke, Nelson Yu Lik-wai
Zhang Jia
Mao Jihong, Chow Keung, Nelson Yu Lik-wai, Kang Jianmin, Zhao Tao
Department Leadership Roster
Jia Zhangke
Director
Jia Zhangke
Director of Photography
Nelson Yu Lik-wai
Director of Photography
Zhang Jia
Editor
Lim Giong
Original Music Composer
Nelson Yu Lik-wai
Producer
Zhao Tao
Producer
Production Stills & Gallery
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Frequently Asked Questions About Useless
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Useless about?
Observations of three varied corners of China’s garment industry: workers in a large-scale production line factory; a designer who rallies against the mass-machine-production of clothes and has created the eponymous hand-made collection called ‘Useless’ (Wuyong) for Paris Fashion Week; and finally the simple life of increasingly out-of-work tailors in small town Fengdang.
Who directed Useless?
Useless was directed by Jia Zhangke.
Who stars in Useless?
The principal cast of Useless includes Ma Ke.
When was Useless released and how long is it?
Useless was released in 2008 with a total runtime of 1h 24m.
Who composed the musical score for Useless?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Useless was composed by Lim Giong.