特写 (2021): reparto, argumento y streaming

Released in 2021, 特写 is a notable film directed by Jia Zhangke, running about 3 minutes. “In a situation where surveillance close-ups isolate a vulnerable individual from his surroundings, Jia asks us to re-evaluate that space, to give that situation a new meaning. To think about ” — that tagline sets the tone.

What it’s about. In Close-Up, Jia explores the counterpart to the wide shot. Four elevated surveillance cameras scan a busy traffic intersection, capturing the steady stream of cars, bikes and pedestrians that cross it. Amid all that bustle and movement, a fifth camera with a long telephoto lens picks out one individual. A man with a bandaged hand. A wide shot changes into a close-up. Visitors have the freedom to choose their own context and focus. They can even tell the story of this man. HD video installation on 5 screens, colour, silent

Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch 特写 page.