Youth (Spring)
At a glance
Youth (Spring) is a 2023 documentary directed by Wang Bing, running 212 minutes and told in Standard Chinese. It follows young textile workers in Zhili, a town in China, as they go about their lives and work. The film is a co-production among China, France, Luxembourg and the Netherlands. It is the first part of a trilogy that returns to the same people over an extended period, so it introduces characters whose stories continue across the series. The film’s focus on a group of young workers gives it a close view of textile work and everyday life in Zhili. Its title is also known in Chinese as 青春：春 (qīng chūn: chūn) and in French as Jeunesse (Le Printemps).
Who it is for
This film suits viewers interested in contemporary documentary, textile workers, and life in Zhili. It may also appeal to viewers looking for the opening film in a trilogy following the same people over time.
What is good
- Follows young textile workers in Zhili
- Directed by Wang Bing
- First film in a continuing trilogy
- 212-minute feature
What to know first
- Runs 212 minutes
Verdict
Youth (Spring) centers on young textile workers and begins a trilogy that follows the same people over time. Its 212-minute runtime makes it a substantial viewing commitment.
Details
- Year
- 2023wikidata.org · 3 Oct 2026
- Runtime
- 212 minwikidata.org · 3 Oct 2026
- Director
- Wang Bingwikidata.org · 3 Oct 2026
- Country
- Luxembourg, Netherlands, France, People's Republic of Chinawikidata.org · 3 Oct 2026
- IMDb
- tt8469104wikidata.org · 3 Oct 2026
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Sources
- wikidata.org/wiki/Q117706339· checked 3 Oct 2026
- en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Youth_(Spring)· checked 2 Oct 2026