Xiao Wu
Brief Synopsis
Cast & Crew
Jia Zhang-ke
Wang Hong Wei
Hao Hongjian
Zu Baitao
Ma Jinrei
Liu Junying
Film Details
Technical Specs
Synopsis
Xiao Wu is a hustler under pressure from the authorities who are cracking down on his action. He visits a brothel to forget his troubles where he meets Mei Mei. They soon begin a relationship but the flighty young girl splits unexpectedly leaving Xiao Wu alone and pondering his next move.
Director
Jia Zhang-ke
Film Details
Technical Specs
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Trivia
Miscellaneous Notes
Winner of Dragons and Tigers Award at the 1998 Vancouver International Film Festival.
Winner of the New Currents Award for Best New Film at the 1998 Pusan International Film Festival.
Winner of the SKYY Prize at the 1999 San Francisco International Film Festival.
Released in France January 13, 1999
Released in United Kingdom February 11, 2000
Feature directorial debut for Xiao Wu.
Shown at Berlin International Film Festival (Forum) February 11-22, 1998.
Shown at London Film Festival November 5-19, 1998.
Shown at New Directors/New Films in New York City March 26 - April 11, 1999.
Shown at Pusan International Film Festival September 24 - October 1, 1998.
Shown at Rotterdam International Film Festival (main program) January 27 - February 7, 1999.
Shown at San Francisco International Film Festival April 22 - May 6, 1999.
Shown at Seattle International Film Festival (New Directors Showcase) May 13 - June 6, 1999.
Shown at Vancouver International Film Festival (Dragons and Tigers) September 26 - October 12, 1998.
Film will have its North American premiere at the 1998 Vancouver International Film Festival.
35mm from 16mm
color
10,170 feet
subtitled English
Released in France January 13, 1999
Released in United Kingdom February 11, 2000
