Meishi Street
Synopsis
MEISHI STREET shows ordinary citizens taking a stand against the planned destruction of their homes for the 2008 Beijing Olympics. In order to widen traffic routes for the Olympic Games, the Beijing Municipal Government orders the demolition of entire neighborhoods. Several evictees of Meishi Street, located next to Tiananmen Square, fight through endless red tape and the indifference of fellow citizens for the right to keep their homes. Given video cameras by the filmmakers, they shoot exclusive footage of the eviction process, adding vivid intimacy to their story.
Release History & Theatrical Window
January 1, 2006
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Ning Ou
- Original Title
- Meishi Street
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 25m
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Ning Ou
Cao Fei
Department Leadership Roster
Ning Ou
Director
Cao Fei
Editor
Production Stills & Gallery
Official cinematic photography and background stills for Meishi Street.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Meishi Street
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Meishi Street about?
MEISHI STREET shows ordinary citizens taking a stand against the planned destruction of their homes for the 2008 Beijing Olympics. In order to widen traffic routes for the Olympic Games, the Beijing Municipal Government orders the demolition of entire neighborhoods. Several evictees of Meishi Street, located next to Tiananmen Square, fight through endless red tape and the indifference of fellow citizens for the right to keep their homes. Given video cameras by the filmmakers, they shoot exclusive footage of the eviction process, adding vivid intimacy to their story.
Who directed Meishi Street?
Meishi Street was directed by Ning Ou.
Who stars in Meishi Street?
The principal cast of Meishi Street includes Not specified.
When was Meishi Street released and how long is it?
Meishi Street was released in 2006 with a total runtime of 1h 25m.