24 City
二十四城记
Synopsis
As a decades-old state-run aeronautics munitions factory in downtown Chengdu, China is being torn down for the construction of the titular luxury apartment complex, director Jia Zhangke interviews various people affiliated with it about their experiences.
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24 CITY: Trailer
Type: Trailer • Published 2009-02-26
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Release History & Theatrical Window
Festival de Cannes
Festival / Special Debut
September 27, 2008
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Jia Zhangke
- Screenplay & Story
- Jia Zhangke, Zhai Yongming
- Original Score
- Yoshihiro Hanno, Lim Giong
- Original Title
- 二十四城记
- Country of Origin
- China, Japan
- Spoken Languages
- Mandarin
- Runtime
- 1h 48m
- Production Studios
- Shanghai Film Group, Xstream Pictures, Bandai Visual, Bitters End, China Resources, Office Kitano
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Jia Zhangke
Jia Zhangke, Zhai Yongming
Yoshihiro Hanno, Lim Giong
Wang Yu, Nelson Yu Lik-wai
Lin Xudong, Kong Jinlei
Chow Keung, Shôzô Ichiyama, Jia Zhangke, Yong Tang, Ren Zhonglun
Department Leadership Roster
Jia Zhangke
Director
Jia Zhangke
Writer
Zhai Yongming
Writer
Shôzô Ichiyama
Producer
Jia Zhangke
Producer
Wang Yu
Director of Photography
Nelson Yu Lik-wai
Director of Photography
Wang Hong
Producer
Lin Xudong
Editor
Liu Qiang
Production Design
Kong Jinlei
Editor
Yoshihiro Hanno
Original Music Composer
Lim Giong
Original Music Composer
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Frequently Asked Questions About 24 City
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is 24 City about?
As a decades-old state-run aeronautics munitions factory in downtown Chengdu, China is being torn down for the construction of the titular luxury apartment complex, director Jia Zhangke interviews various people affiliated with it about their experiences.
Who directed 24 City?
24 City was directed by Jia Zhangke.
Who stars in 24 City?
The principal cast of 24 City includes Joan Chen, Lü Liping, Zhao Tao, Chen Jianbin.
When was 24 City released and how long is it?
24 City was released in 2008 with a total runtime of 1h 48m.
Who composed the musical score for 24 City?
The original motion picture soundtrack for 24 City was composed by Yoshihiro Hanno, Lim Giong.