People's Limbo in RMB City (2009)
Cao Fei explores a virtual metropolis within the online platform Second Life. The work blends real and fictional elements of Chinese identity and urbanism to comment on capitalism and development in the aftermath of the global financial crisis. Marxist iconography intersects with modern corporate structures, creating a dystopian yet whimsical reflection on 21st-century economic realities.
Director: Cao Fei
Genre: Animation, Fantasy
Runtime: 20 min
Release Date: May 22, 2009
Country: China
Language: English
Original Language: en
Keywords
capitalism, second life, communist china, marxism
More Films by Director: Cao Fei
Frequently Asked Questions
- What is People's Limbo in RMB City about?
- Cao Fei explores a virtual metropolis within the online platform Second Life. The work blends real and fictional elements of Chinese identity and urbanism to comment on capitalism and development in the aftermath of the global financial crisis. Marxist iconography intersects with modern corporate structures, creating a dystopian yet whimsical reflection on 21st-century economic realities.
- Who directed People's Limbo in RMB City?
- People's Limbo in RMB City was directed by Cao Fei.
- How long is People's Limbo in RMB City?
- People's Limbo in RMB City has a runtime of 20m (20 minutes).
- What genre is People's Limbo in RMB City?
- People's Limbo in RMB City is a Animation, Fantasy film.
- Where was People's Limbo in RMB City produced?
- People's Limbo in RMB City was produced in China.