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Tie Xi Qu: West of the Tracks

2003-09-07
7.7
zh 551m
Documentary
A detailed look at the gradual decline of Shenyang’s industrial Tiexi district, an area that was once a vibrant example of China’s socialist economy. But industry is changing, and the factories of Tiexi are closing. Director Wang Bing introduces us to some of the workers affected by the closures, and to their families.

Director of Photography

Wang Bing

Director

Wang Bing

Sound Editor

Chen Chen

Editor

Wang Bing

Producer

Wang Bing

Script Supervisor

Li Hongbin

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Status

Released

Countries

  • China

Companies

  • Wang Bing Film Workshop
  • Hubert Bals Fund

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