Beijing Taxi

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Beijing Taxi (2011)

Directed by Miao Wang

Documentary · 1h 18m

BEIJING TAXI is a timely, uncensored and richly cinematic portrait of China’s ancient capital as it undergoes a profound transformation. The film takes an intimate and compelling look at the lives of three cab drivers as they confront modern issues and changing values against the backdrop of the 2008 Summer Olympic Games. Through their daily struggles infused with humor and quiet determination, BEIJING TAXI reveals the complexity and contradictions of China’s shifting paradigm.

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Crew

Director
Miao Wang
Writer
Miao Wang
Director of Photography
Ian Vollmer, Sean Price Williams
Original Music Composer
Itamar Ziegler, Stephen Ulrich
Editor
Sikay Tang, Miao Wang
Producer
Miao Wang, Ivana Stolkiner

Details

Original title
北京出租车
Release date
2011-06-25
Runtime
1h 18m
Genres
Documentary
Original language
ZH
Spoken languages
Mandarin
Countries
United States of America
Production
Three Waters Productions