Moving Mountains
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.
- Year: 2016
- Country: China
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- Studio: Yang Fudong Studio, Jing Yu Tianan Film Company
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- Director: Yang Fudong
- Cast: Wan Qian, Wan Shengli, Hu Wen, Zou Kai, Gong Suning, Sun Wei