Smog Journeys
人在霾途
“Clean Air Doesn't Come to Those Who Wait”
Synopsis
Jia Zhangke's short film for Greenpeace East Asia depicts the effects of air pollution in northeast China, a region frequently blanketed in dangerous levels of air pollution. 'Smog Journeys' traces two families from two different backgrounds; one a mining family in Hebei province, and the other a trendy middle class family in Beijing. Both face a similar fate. Air pollution is one of China's most pressing environmental and health issues. Greenpeace calls for a shift from coal to clean renewable energy, as well as short term measures that better safeguard people's health.
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Smog Journeys: a short film by Jia Zhangke
Type: Clip • Published 2015-01-22
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Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Jia Zhangke
- Screenplay & Story
- Jia Zhangke
- Original Score
- Lim Giong
- Original Title
- 人在霾途
- Country of Origin
- China
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 7m
- Production Studios
- Greenpeace International
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Jia Zhangke
Jia Zhangke
Lim Giong
Matthew Laclau, Nelson Yu Lik-wai
Jia Zhangke
Department Leadership Roster
Lim Giong
Original Music Composer
Matthew Laclau
Director of Photography
Jia Zhangke
Director
Jia Zhangke
Writer
Jia Zhangke
Producer
Liu Qiang
Production Design
Nelson Yu Lik-wai
Director of Photography
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What is Smog Journeys about?
Jia Zhangke's short film for Greenpeace East Asia depicts the effects of air pollution in northeast China, a region frequently blanketed in dangerous levels of air pollution. 'Smog Journeys' traces two families from two different backgrounds; one a mining family in Hebei province, and the other a trendy middle class family in Beijing. Both face a similar fate. Air pollution is one of China's most pressing environmental and health issues. Greenpeace calls for a shift from coal to clean renewable energy, as well as short term measures that better safeguard people's health.
Who directed Smog Journeys?
Smog Journeys was directed by Jia Zhangke.
Who stars in Smog Journeys?
The principal cast of Smog Journeys includes Zhao Tao, Liang Jingdong, Liu Qiang, Liu Lu.
When was Smog Journeys released and how long is it?
Smog Journeys was released in 2015 with a total runtime of 7m.
Who composed the musical score for Smog Journeys?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Smog Journeys was composed by Lim Giong.