Plot: The club has to make way for a metro station, but the owner keeps it open as long as possible. We see various people who frequent the place, and we learn about the things that drive them, the struggles they have, and the ways they learn to cope with life. Basic docu stuff really, but the setting makes it a bit more interesting.
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June 04, 2024
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.