From Somewhere To Nowhere

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From Somewhere To Nowhere (2008)

Directed by Villi Hermann

Documentary · 1h 26m

Amidst the chaos of modern China, where megacities spring up at a dizzying pace, Swiss photographer Andreas Seibert has chosen to document the lives of the "mingong," the migrant workers who fuel the country's economic engine. Director Villi Hermann followed him in this endeavor for several years, immersing us in the photographer's eye and capturing the essence of his work on these forgotten souls. Seibert, with his lens, and Hermann, with his camera, weave together a poignant narrative that sheds light on the often-hidden reality of China's economic growth. "From Somewhere to Nowhere" is an ode to humanity in an ever-changing world, a reflection on the individual's place in the grand scheme of things, and a celebration of the power of photography as a means to capture the spirit of an era.

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Crew

Director
Villi Hermann
Editor
Samir Samperisi , Alberto Meroni
Producer
Michela Pini, Villi Hermann

Details

Release date
2008-01-19
Runtime
1h 26m
Genres
Documentary
Original language
EN
Spoken languages
Mandarin, English, German
Countries
Switzerland
Production
Imagofilm Lugano, SRF, RSI