Beijing Ants
北京蚂蚁
Synopsis
Ryuji Otsuka and Huang Ji are the ‘main characters' in this very personal homemade documentary that's funny, angry, scary and stirring all at once. He's the Japanese director of the film; she's his wife and a prizewinning filmmaker in her own right. For independent artists and filmmakers, finding an affordable place to live with their young daughter is a never-ending struggle. A side effect of China's astonishing prosperity is sky-high property prices – about $10,000 per square metre in Beijing. The landlords, movers and neighbours they encounter seem bent on driving them nuts. But never underestimate the resilience, determination and lung power of enraged, protective young Chinese parents. Otsuka's sometimes concealed camera reveals intimately how life feels, from ground level, in urban China today.
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Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Ryuji Otsuka
- Original Title
- 北京蚂蚁
- Country of Origin
- China
- Spoken Languages
- Mandarin
- Runtime
- 1h 28m
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What is Beijing Ants about?
Ryuji Otsuka and Huang Ji are the ‘main characters' in this very personal homemade documentary that's funny, angry, scary and stirring all at once. He's the Japanese director of the film; she's his wife and a prizewinning filmmaker in her own right. For independent artists and filmmakers, finding an affordable place to live with their young daughter is a never-ending struggle. A side effect of China's astonishing prosperity is sky-high property prices – about $10,000 per square metre in Beijing. The landlords, movers and neighbours they encounter seem bent on driving them nuts. But never underestimate the resilience, determination and lung power of enraged, protective young Chinese parents. Otsuka's sometimes concealed camera reveals intimately how life feels, from ground level, in urban China today.
Who directed Beijing Ants?
Beijing Ants was directed by Ryuji Otsuka.
Who stars in Beijing Ants?
The principal cast of Beijing Ants includes Huang Ji, Ryuji Otsuka.
When was Beijing Ants released and how long is it?
Beijing Ants was released in 2013 with a total runtime of 1h 28m.