Tie Xi Qu: West of the Tracks
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.
VIBE
A stark, unflinching look at the human cost of industrial decline. It feels like watching lives unfold in real-time, a somber and deeply observational portrait of resilience amidst economic upheaval. The atmosphere is heavy with the weight of a changing world.
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