24 City (2008)

As a decades-old state-run aeronautics munitions factory in downtown Chengdu, China is being torn down for the construction of the titular luxury apartment complex, director Jia Zhangke interviews various people affiliated with it about their experiences.

Released Sept. 27, 2008 108 min 7+

Genres: Documentary, Drama

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