Web Junkie (2014)

Web Junkie (2014) poster

China is the first country in the world to classify Internet addiction as a clinical disorder. Caught in the Net features a Beijing treatment center where Chinese teenagers are being "deprogrammed," and follows the story of three boys from the day they arrive at the center, to their three-month treatment period, and their long awaited return home. The film provides a microcosm of modern Chinese life and investigates one of the symptoms of the Internet age. It examines inter-generational pressures and the disregard of the human rights of minors who get caught in the net.

Director: Hilla Medalia, Shosh Shlam
Genre: Documentary
Runtime: 79 min
Release Date:
Music: Ran Bagno
Cinematography: Shaoguang Sun
Editing: Enat Sidi
Production: Impact Partners, New Israeli Foundation for Cinema and Television, kNow Productions, Warrior Poets, Chicken & Egg Films, Tribeca Film Institute, Medalia Productions
Country: China, Israel, United States of America
Language: 普通话, English
Original Language: en

Keywords

boot camp, woman director, internet addiction

More Films by Director: Hilla Medalia, Shosh Shlam
More Films in Genre: Documentary

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Web Junkie about?
China is the first country in the world to classify Internet addiction as a clinical disorder. Caught in the Net features a Beijing treatment center where Chinese teenagers are being "deprogrammed," and follows the story of three boys from the day they arrive at the center, to their three-month treatment period, and their long awaited return home. The film provides a microcosm of modern Chinese life and investigates one of the symptoms of the Internet age. It examines inter-generational pressures and the disregard of the human rights of minors who get caught in the net.
Who directed Web Junkie?
Web Junkie was directed by Hilla Medalia, Shosh Shlam.
How long is Web Junkie?
Web Junkie has a runtime of 1h 19m (79 minutes).
What genre is Web Junkie?
Web Junkie is a Documentary film.
Where was Web Junkie produced?
Web Junkie was produced in China, Israel, United States of America.