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Life Imitation

In the heart of Shanghai, a generation of city dwellers must find their way through a futuristic urban jungle where technology and disconnection converge.

Contemporary Shanghai is a city of rapid development, where people are constantly performing themselves amidst a backdrop of ubiquitous screens and fragmented materiality. The film "Life Imitation" follows the daily lives of young Chinese urbanites, blurring the lines between virtual and real worlds. It's a non-fiction film that explores the themes of confusion, loneliness, and fragility, as well as the absurdity of life itself. The film is a group portrait of contemporary Chinese urban youth, capturing their struggles and fantasies, and ultimately encouraging the viewer to reflect on their own inner world.

Info about Life Imitation

Studio(s): Zhou Chen Studio, PARALLAX Films

Originally Released: United States, Mar 22, 2017

Production Country: China

Genres:Documentary