RMB City: A Second Life City Planning
Synopsis
RMB City was a fictional Chinese city constructed in the online virtual world Second Life. RMB City opened to the 'public' in 2009 and remained active until 2011, when Cao Fei ended the project. During its time in operation, the city attracted users from the art world as well as a broader virtual community within the Second Life platform, particularly for its events, which included artist projects, contests, and mayoral inaugurations. This short film features a 3d model of the city prior to its opening in Second Life. "RMB City will be the condensed incarnation of contemporary Chinese cities with most of their characteristics; a series of new Chinese fantasy realms that are highly self-contradictory, inter-permeative, laden with irony and suspicion, and extremely entertaining and pan-political."
Release History & Theatrical Window
Art Basel Miami Beach
Festival / Special Debut
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Cao Fei
- Original Score
- ME:MO
- Original Title
- RMB City: A Second Life City Planning
- Country of Origin
- China
- Spoken Languages
- No Language
- Runtime
- 6m
- Production Studios
- arcXchange, Lombard-Freid Projects, Vitamin Creative Space, People's Architecture, Creative Commons
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Cao Fei
ME:MO
Department Leadership Roster
Cao Fei
Director
Production Stills & Gallery
Official cinematic photography and background stills for RMB City: A Second Life City Planning.
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Frequently Asked Questions About RMB City: A Second Life City Planning
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is RMB City: A Second Life City Planning about?
RMB City was a fictional Chinese city constructed in the online virtual world Second Life. RMB City opened to the 'public' in 2009 and remained active until 2011, when Cao Fei ended the project. During its time in operation, the city attracted users from the art world as well as a broader virtual community within the Second Life platform, particularly for its events, which included artist projects, contests, and mayoral inaugurations. This short film features a 3d model of the city prior to its opening in Second Life. "RMB City will be the condensed incarnation of contemporary Chinese cities with most of their characteristics; a series of new Chinese fantasy realms that are highly self-contradictory, inter-permeative, laden with irony and suspicion, and extremely entertaining and pan-political."
Who directed RMB City: A Second Life City Planning?
RMB City: A Second Life City Planning was directed by Cao Fei.
Who stars in RMB City: A Second Life City Planning?
The principal cast of RMB City: A Second Life City Planning includes Not specified.
When was RMB City: A Second Life City Planning released and how long is it?
RMB City: A Second Life City Planning was released in 2007 with a total runtime of 6m.
Who composed the musical score for RMB City: A Second Life City Planning?
The original motion picture soundtrack for RMB City: A Second Life City Planning was composed by ME:MO.