East Wind
Synopsis
In Cao Fei’s most recent video work, East Wind (2011), a dinky blue Chinese truck with the face of Thomas the Tank Engine beetles around the streets of a Chinese city to the theme tune of the BBC program. The truck stops for petrol, attracting a crowd of delighted fans. It collects rubbish from a demolition site and then merrily takes this to a dump on the outskirts of town (the driver stopping for a pee by the side of the road on the way). With a sense of joyful conquest, the bright smiling face of Thomas charges through the changing Chinese landscape, announcing the triumph of simplicity at every turn.
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Cao Fei
- Original Title
- East Wind
- Country of Origin
- China
- Spoken Languages
- Mandarin
- Runtime
- 11m
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Cao Fei
Department Leadership Roster
Cao Fei
Director
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What is East Wind about?
In Cao Fei’s most recent video work, East Wind (2011), a dinky blue Chinese truck with the face of Thomas the Tank Engine beetles around the streets of a Chinese city to the theme tune of the BBC program. The truck stops for petrol, attracting a crowd of delighted fans. It collects rubbish from a demolition site and then merrily takes this to a dump on the outskirts of town (the driver stopping for a pee by the side of the road on the way). With a sense of joyful conquest, the bright smiling face of Thomas charges through the changing Chinese landscape, announcing the triumph of simplicity at every turn.
Who directed East Wind?
East Wind was directed by Cao Fei.
Who stars in East Wind?
The principal cast of East Wind includes Not specified.
When was East Wind released and how long is it?
East Wind was released in 2011 with a total runtime of 11m.