Very well done documentary, all things considered.
Considering the relative cost of producing this film in China and the stresses and risks, this is quite an amazing film.
Ghost Town
"A miniature epic of the everyday" - A.O. Scott, The New York Times
"Compelling... You won't be able to shut it off" - Jim Hoberman, Village Voice
A remote village in southwest China is haunted by traces of its cultural past while its residents piece together their existence.
Zhiziluo is a town barely clinging to life. Tucked away in a rugged corner of Yunnan Province, Lisu and Nu minority villagers squat in the abandoned halls of this remote former Community county seat. Divided into three parts, this epic documentary takes an intimate look at its varied cast of characters, bringing audiences face to face with people left behind by China's new economy. A father-son duo of elderly preachers argue over the future of their village church. Two young lovers face a break-up over harsh financial realities. A twelve year-old boy, abandoned by his family, scavenges the hillside to feed himself.
"Directed with scrupulous attention to detail by Zhao...
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