Moving Mountains
愚公移山
Synopsis
Yang Fudong, one of the most influential contemporary artists in China, is known for his epic black-and-white films and photographs, which straddle the worlds of contemporary art installation and cinema. Moving Mountains is a 46-minute, black-and-white film, accompanied by photographs from the film set, drawings and props. The film is inspired by the ancient tale of a man, seeking to move a mountain, and extolls the virtues of perseverance and collective action. The artist makes this story a poetic reflection upon human nature and the shifting values to which it can be subjected.
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Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Yang Fudong
- Screenplay & Story
- Yang Fudong
- Original Score
- Jin Wang
- Original Title
- 愚公移山
- Country of Origin
- China
- Spoken Languages
- Mandarin
- Runtime
- 46m
- Production Studios
- Yang Fudong Studio, Jing Yu Tianan Film Company
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Yang Fudong
Yang Fudong
Jin Wang
Zhou Wencao
Xu Zhijun
Mu Jin
Department Leadership Roster
Mu Jin
Producer
Yang Fudong
Writer
Xu Zhijun
Editor
Zhou Wencao
Director of Photography
Yang Fudong
Director
Production Stills & Gallery
Official cinematic photography and background stills for Moving Mountains.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Moving Mountains
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What is Moving Mountains about?
Yang Fudong, one of the most influential contemporary artists in China, is known for his epic black-and-white films and photographs, which straddle the worlds of contemporary art installation and cinema. Moving Mountains is a 46-minute, black-and-white film, accompanied by photographs from the film set, drawings and props. The film is inspired by the ancient tale of a man, seeking to move a mountain, and extolls the virtues of perseverance and collective action. The artist makes this story a poetic reflection upon human nature and the shifting values to which it can be subjected.
Who directed Moving Mountains?
Moving Mountains was directed by Yang Fudong.
Who stars in Moving Mountains?
The principal cast of Moving Mountains includes Wan Qian, Wan Shengli, Hu Wen, Zou Kai, Gong Suning.
When was Moving Mountains released and how long is it?
Moving Mountains was released in 2016 with a total runtime of 46m.
Who composed the musical score for Moving Mountains?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Moving Mountains was composed by Jin Wang.