7.8 / 10(53 votes)IMDb20049h 11mChina

Tie Xi Qu: West of the Tracks

铁西区

Topics:#factory worker #squatter #industrial society #industry #working class #poverty #co-workers relationship #struggle for survival #railroad #modern china #forced relocation #contamination

Synopsis

A detailed look at the gradual decline of Shenyang’s industrial Tiexi district, an area that was once a vibrant example of China’s socialist economy. But industry is changing, and the factories of Tiexi are closing. Director Wang Bing introduces us to some of the workers affected by the closures, and to their families.

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Release History & Theatrical Window

World Premiere

Part 2 - Toronto International Film Festival

Festival / Special Debut

Theatrical Premiere

April 18, 2007

Wide Cinema Exhibition

Key Information & Fast Facts

Director: Wang Bing
Original Title: 铁西区
Country of Origin: China
Spoken Languages: Mandarin
Runtime: 9h 11m
Production Studios: Wang Bing Film Workshop, Hubert Bals Fund

Creative Leadership & Key Crew

Director

Wang Bing

Director of Photography

Wang Bing

Film Editing

Wang Bing, Adam Kerby

Producers

Wang Bing, Zhu Zhu

Department Leadership Roster

Wang Bing

Director of Photography

Wang Bing

Director

Wang Bing

Editor

Wang Bing

Producer

Adam Kerby

Editor

Zhu Zhu

Producer

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