Close-Up
"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 what film is. Perhaps we might then be able to rediscover others."
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
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| Release Date | June 5, 2021 | |
|---|---|---|
| Status | Released | |
| Original Title | Close-Up | |
| Runtime | 3min | |
| Budget | — | |
| Revenue | — | |
| Language | No Language | |
| Original Language | Chinese | |
| Production Countries | China | |
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