Moving Mountains
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2016 · 46 min
Overview
Yang Fudong, one of the most influential contemporary artists in China, is known for his epic black-and-white films and photographs, which straddle the worlds of contemporary art installation and cinema. Moving Mountains is a 46-minute, black-and-white film, accompanied by photographs from the film set, drawings and props. The film is inspired by the ancient tale of a man, seeking to move a mountain, and extolls the virtues of perseverance and collective action. The artist makes this story a poetic reflection upon human nature and the shifting values to which it can be subjected.
Directed by Yang Fudong
Cast
- Wan Qian — Mother
- Wan Shengli — The Foolish Old Man
- Hu Wen — Strong Young Man
- Zou Kai — Strong Young Man
- Gong Suning — Strong Young Man