Chinese Portrait (2018): cast, story & where to watch
2018 · Film · ★ 6
Released in 2018, Chinese Portrait is a documentary film directed by Wang Xiaoshuai, running about 79 minutes.
What it’s about. Shot over the course of ten years on both film and video, the film consists of a series of carefully composed tableaux of people and environments. Pedestrians shuffle across a bustling Beijing street, steelworkers linger outside a deserted factory, tourists laugh and scamper across a crowded beach, worshippers kneel to pray in a remote village. With a painterly eye for composition, Wang captures China as he sees it, calling to a temporary halt a land in a constant state of change.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.0/10, Chinese Portrait has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on OVID and rent or buy it from Fandango At Home. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Chinese Portrait page.
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Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Chinese Portrait (2018)?
- In US, Chinese Portrait is available to stream on OVID, and rent or buy from Fandango At Home. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Chinese Portrait worth watching?
- Chinese Portrait holds an audience score of 6.0 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy documentary. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- When was Chinese Portrait released?
- Chinese Portrait was released in 2018, with a runtime of about 79 minutes.