Shanghai Fiction

Utopia revisited. Migrant worker Yuan slaves on a pittance driven by a hope for a better life. Meanwhile Johannes the German architect tries to sell the Chinese his 3D city plans. Liu Wei has had to give up on his political ideals many times in his life and the successful businesswoman Hebe lost her belief in a personal happiness long ago. Mao’s legacy lies in tatters. At least it does in Shanghai, the future model of urban life. This fascinating kaleidoscopic picture of four protagonists bears witness not only to the present state of affairs in China but also to the destruction of our modern world. (DOK.fest München)