Another Year
又一年
Synopsis
Thirteen dinners of a Chinese migrant worker's family over the course of fourteen months. The film portrays a series of random occurrences. Joys, frustrations and the struggle for survival. The meals unfold in real-time through thirteen static, long takes. Each take captures with vivid detail the reality of the relationships between the different family members. As the seasons unfold, so does time and the echoes for better working conditions penetrate the frame. Issues such as the one-child-policy and the possibilities for better wages weigh heavily on the minds of the three-generation family.
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Zhu Shengze
- Original Title
- 又一年
- Country of Origin
- China
- Spoken Languages
- Mandarin
- Runtime
- 3h 1m
- Production Studios
- Burn the Film
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Zhu Shengze
Yang Zhengfan, Zhu Shengze
Department Leadership Roster
Yang Zhengfan
Producer
Zhu Shengze
Producer
Zhu Shengze
Director
Production Stills & Gallery
Official cinematic photography and background stills for Another Year.
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What is Another Year about?
Thirteen dinners of a Chinese migrant worker's family over the course of fourteen months. The film portrays a series of random occurrences. Joys, frustrations and the struggle for survival. The meals unfold in real-time through thirteen static, long takes. Each take captures with vivid detail the reality of the relationships between the different family members. As the seasons unfold, so does time and the echoes for better working conditions penetrate the frame. Issues such as the one-child-policy and the possibilities for better wages weigh heavily on the minds of the three-generation family.
Who directed Another Year?
Another Year was directed by Zhu Shengze.
Who stars in Another Year?
The principal cast of Another Year includes Not specified.
When was Another Year released and how long is it?
Another Year was released in 2016 with a total runtime of 3h 1m.