Swimming Out Till the Sea Turns Blue (2020)

Other name: 一直游到海水變藍 ; So Close to My Land , 一个村庄的文学

Description:

Swimming Out Till the Sea Turns Blue is a compelling documentary from acclaimed Chinese cinema director Jia Zhang Ke. The film sees him return to his hometown of Shanxi in May 2019 to attend a vibrant literature festival. Here, the narrative unfolds through intimate conversations with four distinguished writers of varying generations. These literary figures reflect deeply on China's complex history since 1949, exploring how the nation's rapid modernization and societal shifts are chronicled within their works and personal experiences. Their candid words, underscored by Shostakovich's evocative musical motif, offer profound insights into the collective memory and transformation of modern China. Jia Zhang Ke's signature style is evident in the film's poignant capture of ordinary people's solemn faces, grounding the historical discourse in the everyday reality of a changing nation.

Country: Chinese

Status: Completed

Released: 2020

Genre:Documentary