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Present.Perfect.

Present.Perfect.

Original Title: 完美現在時

20192h 4m
Documentary

Status

Released

Release

2019

Runtime

2h 4m

Storyline

Weaving together footage filmed and broadcast by little-known Chinese live-streaming anchors, who struggle with real-life face-to-face social interaction because of their identity, disability and social-economic status, this cinematic collage explores how individuals satisfy their cravings for human connection through virtual togetherness, and how these virtual relationships challenge standard definitions of companionship.

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Details

Status
Released
Runtime
2h 4m
Jan 27, 2019
Languages
Mandarin
Director
Zhu Shengze
Zhu Shengze
Production
Burn the Film
Burn the Film
Tender Madness Pictures
Tender Madness Pictures
Production Countries
Hong KongChinaUnited States of America

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