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➱ STORYLINE:
"An Elephant Sitting Still" is set under the gloomy sky of a small town in northern China. The story weaves the lives of several protagonists in a tale of nihilistic rage. The central character, 16-year-old Wei Bu, finds himself in a spiral of trouble after pushing a dangerous school bully down a staircase. This action sets off a chain of events, leading Wei, his 60-year-old neighbor Wang Jin, and his classmate Huang Ling, who is trapped in a harmful affair with a married school official, on a desperate journey.
➱ STAFF REVIEW:
"An Elephant Sitting Still" is an immersive and intensely emotional journey, marked by its length and contemplative pace. Director Hu Bo's only feature film, it is acclaimed for its powerful narrative and visual storytelling, capturing the essence of despair and hope in modern China. The film is a poignant exploration of human struggle and resilience, made even more impactful by the tragic passing of its talented director.
➱ CREDITS:
Director: Hu Bo
Writer: Hu Bo
Starring:
- Peng Yuchang (as Wei Bu),
- Zhang Yu (as Yu Cheng),
- Wang Yuwen (as Huang Ling),
- Liu Congxi (as Wang Jin)
Cinematography: Fan Chao
Edited by: Hu Bo
Production Company: Dongchun Films
Release date: March 8, 2019 (New York)
Running time: 23 hr 50 min
Country: China
Languages:
- Mandarin
- English
Budget: Not available
Box office: $32,556
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