Characters (2021)
Hú Zhǎng Zū writes ancient Chinese poems with water on the ground in Fuxing Park, Shanghai. After a few minutes the characters dry out and disappear. Almost everyday she comes here and practices her handwriting with her friends and colleagues. Together they have lively discussions about the strokes and shapes—amongst each other and with the many spectators. Hú Zhǎng Zū is the only woman within the turmoil of men, and due to her high writing art she is respected and highly admired. I come back to see her often, in order to learn from her and capture these ephemeral moments.
Director: Lisa Truttmann
Genre: Documentary
Runtime: 16 min
Release Date: June 8, 2021
Country: Austria, China
Original Language: de
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Frequently Asked Questions
- What is Characters about?
- Hú Zhǎng Zū writes ancient Chinese poems with water on the ground in Fuxing Park, Shanghai. After a few minutes the characters dry out and disappear. Almost everyday she comes here and practices her handwriting with her friends and colleagues. Together they have lively discussions about the strokes and shapes—amongst each other and with the many spectators. Hú Zhǎng Zū is the only woman within the turmoil of men, and due to her high writing art she is respected and highly admired. I come back to see her often, in order to learn from her and capture these ephemeral moments.
- Who directed Characters?
- Characters was directed by Lisa Truttmann.
- How long is Characters?
- Characters has a runtime of 16m (16 minutes).
- What genre is Characters?
- Characters is a Documentary film.
- Where was Characters produced?
- Characters was produced in Austria, China.