

Crude Oil
原油
Synopsis
Filmed in the Inner Mongolian portion of the Gobi Desert, this film follows a group of oil field workers as they go about their daily routine.
Release History & Theatrical Window
International Film Festival Rotterdam
Festival / Special Debut
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Wang Bing
- Original Title
- 原油
- Country of Origin
- China, Netherlands
- Spoken Languages
- Mandarin
- Runtime
- 14h 3m
- Production Studios
- Wang Bing Film Workshop
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Wang Bing
Wang Bing
Guo Hengqi
Kong Lihong, Wang Bing
Department Leadership Roster
Wang Bing
Director
Kong Lihong
Producer
Guo Hengqi
Editor
Wang Bing
Producer
Wang Bing
Director of Photography
Production Stills & Gallery
Official cinematic photography and background stills for Crude Oil.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Crude Oil
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Crude Oil about?
Filmed in the Inner Mongolian portion of the Gobi Desert, this film follows a group of oil field workers as they go about their daily routine.
Who directed Crude Oil?
Crude Oil was directed by Wang Bing.
Who stars in Crude Oil?
The principal cast of Crude Oil includes Not specified.
When was Crude Oil released and how long is it?
Crude Oil was released in 2008 with a total runtime of 14h 3m.
















