Documentaries of the 2000s

In Public

Year2001
Running time30 min
Directed byJia Zhangke
Made inPeople's Republic of China

At a glance

In Public is a 30-minute short documentary directed by Jia Zhangke. It was shot on digital video for the 2001 Jeonju International Film Festival. The entry identifies Zhangke as a filmmaker associated with China’s Sixth Generation cinema movement. It lists the film’s country as the People’s Republic of China and its language as Standard Chinese. Classified as a documentary film, In Public is a compact work connected to the festival for which it was made. The listed release date is 1 January 2001, and its year is 2001. These details make the film a short-form choice for viewers interested in Chinese documentary cinema, digital-video filmmaking or work created for a film festival. The entry identifies no additional subject, cast or production information, so its profile centers on the film’s length, director, language, origin and festival context.

Who it is for

A fit for viewers exploring short documentaries by Jia Zhangke or work associated with China’s Sixth Generation cinema. Its festival context may interest students of film programming and digital-video production.

What is good

  • Short 30-minute runtime
  • Directed by Jia Zhangke
  • Made for the Jeonju International Film Festival
  • Shot on digital video

What to know first

  • Listed language is Standard Chinese

Verdict

In Public offers a concise documentary with a specific festival and filmmaking context. Viewers seeking a short work by Jia Zhangke can use its 30-minute length and listed language to judge whether it fits their plans.

Details

Year
2001wikidata.org · 3 Oct 2026
Runtime
30 minwikidata.org · 3 Oct 2026
Director
Jia Zhangkewikidata.org · 3 Oct 2026
Country
People's Republic of Chinawikidata.org · 3 Oct 2026
IMDb
tt0282602wikidata.org · 3 Oct 2026

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