Shoot for the Contents
Synopsis
Reflecting on Mao's famous saying, "Let a hundred flowers blossom and a hundred schools of thought contend," Trinh T. Minh-ha's film — whose title refers in part to a Chinese guessing game — is a unique excursion into the maze of allegorical naming and storytelling in China.
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Release History & Theatrical Window
Source: IMDB (Yamagata)
Festival / Special Debut
January 31, 1992
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Trịnh T. Minh-hà
- Original Title
- Shoot for the Contents
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 41m
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Trịnh T. Minh-hà
Department Leadership Roster
Trịnh T. Minh-hà
Director
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What is Shoot for the Contents about?
Reflecting on Mao's famous saying, "Let a hundred flowers blossom and a hundred schools of thought contend," Trinh T. Minh-ha's film — whose title refers in part to a Chinese guessing game — is a unique excursion into the maze of allegorical naming and storytelling in China.
Who directed Shoot for the Contents?
Shoot for the Contents was directed by Trịnh T. Minh-hà.
Who stars in Shoot for the Contents?
The principal cast of Shoot for the Contents includes Ying Lee-Kelly, Dewi Lee, Wu Tianming, Clairmonte Moore.
When was Shoot for the Contents released and how long is it?
Shoot for the Contents was released in 1992 with a total runtime of 1h 41m.