Dream of the Empty City (2008)
An old man in hospice care tells his life story from beginning to end, of Peking Opera and singer Ma Lianliang, and of the humiliation and desperation of old age. Soon, the border between dreams and memories, reality and mental confusion become indistinct; the old man is slipping away, falling into the depths of his soul. Is it the shadow of death that disturbs his rest? Who is he? What kind of life did he lead?
Director: Ji Dan
Genre: Documentary
Runtime: 75 min
Release Date: June 19, 2008
Original Language: en
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Frequently Asked Questions
- What is Dream of the Empty City about?
- An old man in hospice care tells his life story from beginning to end, of Peking Opera and singer Ma Lianliang, and of the humiliation and desperation of old age. Soon, the border between dreams and memories, reality and mental confusion become indistinct; the old man is slipping away, falling into the depths of his soul. Is it the shadow of death that disturbs his rest? Who is he? What kind of life did he lead?
- Who directed Dream of the Empty City?
- Dream of the Empty City was directed by Ji Dan.
- How long is Dream of the Empty City?
- Dream of the Empty City has a runtime of 1h 15m (75 minutes).
- What genre is Dream of the Empty City?
- Dream of the Empty City is a Documentary film.