Xu Bing: Phoenix (2013): cast, story & where to watch
2013 · Film
Released in 2013, Xu Bing: Phoenix is a notable film.
What it’s about. Drawing inspiration from the contemporary realities of his fast-changing country, Chinese artist Xu Bing spent two years creating his newest work, Phoenix. The installation features two monumental birds fabricated entirely from materials harvested from construction sites in urban China, including demolition debris, steel beams, tools, and remnants of the daily lives of migrant laborers. At once fierce and strangely beautiful, the mythic Phoenixes bear witness to the complex interconnection between labor, history, commercial development, and the rapid accumulation of wealth in today's China. The film Xu Bing: Phoenix documents the process of creating the work through to its installation at the Massachusetts Museum of Contemporary Art (MASSMoCA).
Who’s in it. Xu Bing: Phoenix stars Xu Bing as Himself.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on OVID. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Xu Bing: Phoenix page.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Xu Bing: Phoenix (2013)?
- In US, Xu Bing: Phoenix is available to stream on OVID. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Who stars in Xu Bing: Phoenix?
- Xu Bing: Phoenix stars Xu Bing.
- When was Xu Bing: Phoenix released?
- Xu Bing: Phoenix was released in 2013.