Swimming Out Till the Sea Turns Blue

A patient, reflective sit with writers recalling the past, rewarding viewers who settle in for quiet conversation and long takes.

Directed by

Jia Zhangke

Genres

Documentary

Starring

Huifang Duan, Liang Hong, Pingwa Jia

Overview

Filmmaker Jia Zhangke chronicles his local literature festival in Shanxi, China which includes a multi-generational roster of the country's most esteemed writers.

How it feels

Slow-burning and demanding.

About

Memory, identity, class, family

Content

No violence, gore, sexual content or swearing.

Note

Written by AI, so it can be wrong. Full breakdown

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