Rock and Cliff: The Geological Surface of Horn Town
碛石与危岩：羊角镇的地表现实
Synopsis
Video essay ‘Rock and Cliff' investigates the creation of Horn Town, a new model village and centre of large scale tourist development, and the experiences of rural residents moved there through government-led displacement. Horn Town is located in Wulong, a rural district near the Three Gorges Dam administered by the Chongqing municipality (a city of 30 million people). Narrated in the style of a science documentary but using local Chongqing dialect, the video brings a geological and topographical perspective to types of 'rocks' found in the area,from mythological stones from a mountain cliff, to ruins of the original settlement, to a stone sculpture from a dubious 'Land Art Biennial', in order to address issues of land acquisition, top-down development and spatial politic.
Release History & Theatrical Window
Beijing International Short Film Festival
Festival / Special Debut
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Yu Guo
- Original Title
- 碛石与危岩：羊角镇的地表现实
- Country of Origin
- China
- Release Date
- 02/12/2019
- Spoken Languages
- Mandarin
- Runtime
- 47m
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Yu Guo
Department Leadership Roster
Yu Guo
Director
Production Stills & Gallery
Official cinematic photography and background stills for Rock and Cliff: The Geological Surface of Horn Town.
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What is Rock and Cliff: The Geological Surface of Horn Town about?
Video essay ‘Rock and Cliff' investigates the creation of Horn Town, a new model village and centre of large scale tourist development, and the experiences of rural residents moved there through government-led displacement. Horn Town is located in Wulong, a rural district near the Three Gorges Dam administered by the Chongqing municipality (a city of 30 million people). Narrated in the style of a science documentary but using local Chongqing dialect, the video brings a geological and topographical perspective to types of 'rocks' found in the area,from mythological stones from a mountain cliff, to ruins of the original settlement, to a stone sculpture from a dubious 'Land Art Biennial', in order to address issues of land acquisition, top-down development and spatial politic.
Who directed Rock and Cliff: The Geological Surface of Horn Town?
Rock and Cliff: The Geological Surface of Horn Town was directed by Yu Guo.
Who stars in Rock and Cliff: The Geological Surface of Horn Town?
The principal cast of Rock and Cliff: The Geological Surface of Horn Town includes Not specified.
When was Rock and Cliff: The Geological Surface of Horn Town released and how long is it?
Rock and Cliff: The Geological Surface of Horn Town was released in 2019 with a total runtime of 47m.