CAST:
Wang Hong Wei,
Zhao Tao,
Liang Jing Dong,
Yang Tian Yi

SCRIPT:
Jia Zhange-ke

PHOTOGRAPHY:
Yu Lik Wai

Synopsis:
This film tells the story of the gradual liberalization of Chinese society, between 1979 and 1989. A group of cultured youths, after the department of workers’ propaganda has been closed, decide to continue their odyssey throughout Chinese provinces and try to culturally educate the citizens of China. Instead of slogans they offer rock ‘n’ roll to the masses.

Festivals, awards: Venice, Toronto, New York, Rotterdam, London, Berlin, Nantes (golden award, award Jacques Demy for the best director)

Director’s statement:
This film describes the biggest period of reforms in China. During 1980s, the most popular song was Zhantai. It is a song about expectations. As a present to people’s hopes, I decided to name my film after that song. Zhanta iis a film about people and with it I wish to investigate and show their immense power. The film talks about the experiences of the masses that I constantly follow and borrow from them

35 mm, color, 155 min