Weekend
Synopsis
With Weekend, the artist and Beijing / LA resident Lei Lei not only displays artistic nostalgia, but also the constant quest for certainty regarding history, family and personal identity. His work can be seen as a type of “creative thinking” on the theme, an artistic strategy related to future imagination, and a contradictory position on emotions that cannot be returned to today. As philosopher and art critic Boris Groys pointed out: “Life can be recorded, but it can't be shown.” It is also because of the complexity of this contradiction, and the images that comprise the artist’s works that different images taken at the point of visual transformation and dialectical form between the calm and the energetic are shown, so that “nostalgia” becomes a truly contemporary medium in the practice of image art. Dong Bingfeng
Release History & Theatrical Window
Jimei x Arles International Photo Festival
Festival / Special Debut
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Lei Lei
- Original Title
- Weekend
- Country of Origin
- China
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 12m
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Lei Lei
Department Leadership Roster
Lei Lei
Director
Production Stills & Gallery
Official cinematic photography and background stills for Weekend.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Weekend
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Weekend about?
With Weekend, the artist and Beijing / LA resident Lei Lei not only displays artistic nostalgia, but also the constant quest for certainty regarding history, family and personal identity. His work can be seen as a type of “creative thinking” on the theme, an artistic strategy related to future imagination, and a contradictory position on emotions that cannot be returned to today. As philosopher and art critic Boris Groys pointed out: “Life can be recorded, but it can't be shown.” It is also because of the complexity of this contradiction, and the images that comprise the artist’s works that different images taken at the point of visual transformation and dialectical form between the calm and the energetic are shown, so that “nostalgia” becomes a truly contemporary medium in the practice of image art. Dong Bingfeng
Who directed Weekend?
Weekend was directed by Lei Lei.
Who stars in Weekend?
The principal cast of Weekend includes Not specified.
When was Weekend released and how long is it?
Weekend was released in 2018 with a total runtime of 12m.