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Documentaries of the 2000s

Useless

Year2007
Running time80 min
Directed byJia Zhangke
Made inPeople's Republic of China, Hong Kong
fashionPeople's Republic of China
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At a glance

Useless is an 80-minute documentary by Jia Zhangke about China's fashion and clothing industry. Released in 2007, it follows that industry and takes fashion and the People's Republic of China as its subjects. The film is Jia's second full-length documentary, following Dong, released in 2006. It was made by Jia's Xstream Pictures with the China Film Association and Mixmind Art and Design Company. Jia Zhangke directed the film, with Yu Lik-wai and Zhao Tao as producers. Its listed languages are Cantonese, Mandarin, English and French. The production is associated with the People's Republic of China and Hong Kong. For viewers interested in clothing, fashion, or documentary perspectives on China, Useless offers a feature-length exploration of an industry through Jia's documentary work.

Who it is for

Suitable for viewers interested in fashion, clothing industries, or documentary films about China. Its listed languages may also suit audiences seeking a film in Cantonese, Mandarin, English, or French.

What is good

  • Explores China's fashion and clothing industry
  • Runtime is 80 minutes
  • Available in four listed languages
  • Produced by Xstream Pictures and partner companies

What to know first

  • Released in 2007
  • Its subject is specifically China's fashion and clothing industry

Verdict

Useless offers an 80-minute documentary focus on China's fashion and clothing industry. Viewers interested in the subject or Jia Zhangke's documentary work may want to add it to their list.

Details

Year
2007wikidata.org · 3 Oct 2026
Runtime
80 minwikidata.org · 3 Oct 2026
Director
Jia Zhangkewikidata.org · 3 Oct 2026
Country
People's Republic of China, Hong Kongwikidata.org · 3 Oct 2026
Subjects
fashion, People's Republic of Chinawikidata.org · 3 Oct 2026
IMDb
tt1094286wikidata.org · 3 Oct 2026

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