An old archway surrounded by skyscrapers and construction.
Hutong Days
Still from Hutong Days
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Directed by

Weimin Zhang

Produced by

Daxing Zhang

A story about Beijing Hutongs told through the close and personal experiences of a director raised in these disappearing neighborhoods. Beijing’s Hutongs, the traditional city structure has been fading into the shade and greatly destroyed after massive demolishing under the rapid economic boom in China. Through her unique perspectives, director Zhang Weimin spent eight years capturing and exploring the complexities of modernization and development in urban environments, and the effect it has on the cultural heritage and individual lives.

Honorable Mention Award for Nonfiction

University Film and Video Association Conference

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