East Wind (2011)
In Cao Fei’s most recent video work, East Wind (2011), a dinky blue Chinese truck with the face of Thomas the Tank Engine beetles around the streets of a Chinese city to the theme tune of the BBC program. The truck stops for petrol, attracting a crowd of delighted fans. It collects rubbish from a demolition site and then merrily takes this to a dump on the outskirts of town (the driver stopping for a pee by the side of the road on the way). With a sense of joyful conquest, the bright smiling face of Thomas charges through the changing Chinese landscape, announcing the triumph of simplicity at every turn.
Director: Cao Fei
Genre: Documentary
Runtime: 11 min
Release Date: February 9, 2011
Country: China
Language: 普通话
Original Language: en
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Frequently Asked Questions
- What is East Wind about?
- In Cao Fei’s most recent video work, East Wind (2011), a dinky blue Chinese truck with the face of Thomas the Tank Engine beetles around the streets of a Chinese city to the theme tune of the BBC program. The truck stops for petrol, attracting a crowd of delighted fans. It collects rubbish from a demolition site and then merrily takes this to a dump on the outskirts of town (the driver stopping for a pee by the side of the road on the way). With a sense of joyful conquest, the bright smiling face of Thomas charges through the changing Chinese landscape, announcing the triumph of simplicity at every turn.
- Who directed East Wind?
- East Wind was directed by Cao Fei.
- How long is East Wind?
- East Wind has a runtime of 11m (11 minutes).
- What genre is East Wind?
- East Wind is a Documentary film.
- Where was East Wind produced?
- East Wind was produced in China.