Yumen
Feb 12, 2013 · 1h 5m
Director
J.P. Sniadecki, Huang Xiang, Xu RuotaoOverview
Set in a quasi-ghost town that once thrived with oil in China's arid northwest, Yumen is a haunting, fragmented tale of hungry souls, restless youth, a wandering artist and a lonely woman, all searching for human connection among the town's crumbling landscape. One part "ruin porn", one part "ghost story”, and entirely shot on 16mm, the film brings together performance art, narrative gesture, and social realism not only to play with convention and defy genre, but also to pay homage to a disappearing life-world and a fading medium.
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What is Yumen about?
Set in a quasi-ghost town that once thrived with oil in China's arid northwest, Yumen is a haunting, fragmented tale of hungry souls, restless youth, a wandering artist and a lonely woman, all searching for human connection among the town's crumbling landscape. One part "ruin porn", one part "ghost story”, and entirely shot on 16mm, the film brings together performance art, narrative gesture…
When was Yumen released?
Yumen was released on February 12, 2013.
Where can I watch Yumen?
Yumen is streaming on DocAlliance Films in the US. It is also available to rent or buy on DocAlliance Films. Availability data from JustWatch.
How long is Yumen?
Yumen runs 1 hour 5 minutes (65 minutes).
Who directed Yumen?
Yumen was directed by J.P. Sniadecki, Huang Xiang and Xu Ruotao.
Who is in the cast of Yumen?
The cast of Yumen includes Chen Xuehua, Huang Xiang and Xu Ruotao.
Is Yumen on Netflix?
No, Yumen is not on Netflix in the US. It is streaming on DocAlliance Films instead.