directed by: Hu Bo, year: 2018
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An Elephant Sitting Still is a grim, slow-burning drama set in a bleak northern Chinese city. The narrative follows a few ordinary people on a single day when change seems elusive—a debt-ridden father, a restless teenager, a quiet driver, and a marginalized youth seeking an illusory escape. Hu Bo’s long takes, sparse dialogue, and stark winter landscapes examine social stagnation, routine violence, and the fragile glimmers of human connection. The film offers a piercing, unflinching portrait of contemporary despair.

Disconnectedness, Drama, Slow Cinema, Art House, Chinese Independent Cinema