Opus One
Synopsis
In Opus One, Hao Jingban employs a dual-channel video to connect two historical moments through music. As a young Chinese couple in bustling 21st-century Beijing browse TikTok for swing dances, they find themselves caught up in the craze that swept through the African American community in Harlem in the 1930s and gave rise to the Lindy Hop, a development of the Charleston. Their process of studying the dancers’ movements while exploring the icons, legends and dance halls of the era takes them far beyond the simple aim of learning to dance, and they end up forging a dialogue between two different moments in history united by a shared need for bodily expression and popular creation and an avid passion for music.
Release History & Theatrical Window
As part of the "Depth of Field" solo exhibition program at the Matadero Madrid contemporary art center.
Festival / Special Debut
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Hao Jingban
- Original Title
- Opus One
- Country of Origin
- Spain
- Spoken Languages
- Mandarin
- Runtime
- 33m
- Production Studios
- Han Nefkens Foundation
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Hao Jingban
Department Leadership Roster
Hao Jingban
Director
Production Stills & Gallery
Official cinematic photography and background stills for Opus One.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Opus One
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Opus One about?
In Opus One, Hao Jingban employs a dual-channel video to connect two historical moments through music. As a young Chinese couple in bustling 21st-century Beijing browse TikTok for swing dances, they find themselves caught up in the craze that swept through the African American community in Harlem in the 1930s and gave rise to the Lindy Hop, a development of the Charleston. Their process of studying the dancers’ movements while exploring the icons, legends and dance halls of the era takes them far beyond the simple aim of learning to dance, and they end up forging a dialogue between two different moments in history united by a shared need for bodily expression and popular creation and an avid passion for music.
Who directed Opus One?
Opus One was directed by Hao Jingban.
Who stars in Opus One?
The principal cast of Opus One includes Not specified.
When was Opus One released and how long is it?
Opus One was released in 2020 with a total runtime of 33m.