films seen
1
average score
3.50*
nationality
status
Alive and kicking
Movies
A documentary that hones in on a nightclub in Chengdu that is on the verge of disappearing. Director Mullinkosson took three years to follow his friends who he met in this club, after which he compiled this film. While a documentary, it did often feel like certain scenes were staged, though that may be because of the closeness to his subjects. It's a look into Chinese underground youth culture, not the most common and/or popular topic (no poor farmers here!). The cinematography is excellent, the soundtrack feels current and relevant and the characters are pretty interesting, though they all have rather basic issues. Stylish, which is not a word I often use for documentaries. Read all