Chang'an Boulevard
北京：長安街
Synopsis
Shot in one-minute increments, Ai's video obsessively documents daily life along Chang'an Boulevard, a thriving road that bisects the capital city along its east-west axis. ("Chang'an" literally means "long peace.") Ai and his team of videographers stopped at 50-meter intervals to record each fixed shot. The result is an impassive yet revelatory videologue that charts the blood flow of Beijing through its supermodern heart to its impoverished extremities.
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Ai Weiwei
- Original Title
- 北京：長安街
- Country of Origin
- China
- Spoken Languages
- Mandarin
- Runtime
- 10h 13m
- Production Studios
- Ai Weiwei Studio
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Ai Weiwei
Ai Weiwei
Ai Weiwei
Department Leadership Roster
Ai Weiwei
Producer
Ai Weiwei
Director
Ai Weiwei
Editor
Production Stills & Gallery
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Frequently Asked Questions About Chang'an Boulevard
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What is Chang'an Boulevard about?
Shot in one-minute increments, Ai's video obsessively documents daily life along Chang'an Boulevard, a thriving road that bisects the capital city along its east-west axis. ("Chang'an" literally means "long peace.") Ai and his team of videographers stopped at 50-meter intervals to record each fixed shot. The result is an impassive yet revelatory videologue that charts the blood flow of Beijing through its supermodern heart to its impoverished extremities.
Who directed Chang'an Boulevard?
Chang'an Boulevard was directed by Ai Weiwei.
Who stars in Chang'an Boulevard?
The principal cast of Chang'an Boulevard includes Not specified.
When was Chang'an Boulevard released and how long is it?
Chang'an Boulevard was released in 2012 with a total runtime of 10h 13m.