Beijing Taxi

2011 1h 18m ZH

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10.0

MASTERPIECE

★10.0TMDB · 2

Documentary

Synopsis

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BEIJING TAXI is a timely, uncensored and richly cinematic portrait of China’s ancient capital as it undergoes a profound transformation. The film takes an intimate and compelling look at the lives of three cab drivers as they confront modern issues and changing values against the backdrop of the 2008 Summer Olympic Games. Through their daily struggles infused with humor and quiet determination, BEIJING TAXI reveals the complexity and contradictions of China’s shifting paradigm.

“Some stories are better left unspoiled.”

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Credits

Behind the camera

Director: Miao Wang
Writers: Miao Wang
Languages: Mandarin
Countries: United States of America

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RUNTIME

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Tight 78-minute runtime — shorter than most television pilots.

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2 / 8

ERA

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Released 15 years ago.

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3 / 8

RUNTIME

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Lean credit list — fewer than 30 people officially credited.

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4 / 8

DIRECTOR

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Directed by Miao Wang, shot by Ian Vollmer. Note their partnership — DPs and directors often return to each other across a career.

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5 / 8

DIRECTOR

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Original score by Itamar Ziegler. Worth a dedicated listen after — most great films lose half their impact without the score.

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6 / 8

DIRECTOR

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Editor Sikay Tang shaped the rhythm. On an edit-heavy film, the editor does more to control your pulse than the director.

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7 / 8

WILD

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IMDB entry: tt0874421 — still the authoritative cross-reference for credits and trivia.

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8 / 8

WILD

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Only 2 TMDB ratings — you're getting ahead of the curve on this one.

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The take

Miao Wang directs. Ian Vollmer behind the camera. Itamar Ziegler scores. Sikay Tang cuts. Runs lean at under 100 minutes. Produced in United States of America. Dialogue in Mandarin.

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1Tight 78-minute runtime — shorter than most television pilots.
2Released 15 years ago.
3Lean credit list — fewer than 30 people officially credited.
4Directed by Miao Wang, shot by Ian Vollmer. Note their partnership — DPs and directors often return to each other across a career.
5Original score by Itamar Ziegler. Worth a dedicated listen after — most great films lose half their impact without the score.
6Editor Sikay Tang shaped the rhythm. On an edit-heavy film, the editor does more to control your pulse than the director.
7IMDB entry: tt0874421 — still the authoritative cross-reference for credits and trivia.
8Only 2 TMDB ratings — you're getting ahead of the curve on this one.