The Man Who Was Looking For His Son

20210 FR

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6.0

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★6.0TMDB · 1

Documentary

Synopsis

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Wu’s one year old son was kidnapped in the middle of the night and was most probably sold to another family. Ten years later, Wu still hopes to find him. On his bicycle, he travels across China, defying the indifference and inaction of Chinese society and authorities.

“Some stories are better left unspoiled.”

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Credits

Behind the camera

Director: Delphine Deloget
Languages: French
Countries: France

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MONEY

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Shot for just $0.0M — micro-budget by Hollywood standards.

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ERA

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Released 5 years ago.

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RUNTIME

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Lean credit list — fewer than 30 people officially credited.

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DIRECTOR

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Directed by Delphine Deloget, shot by Stéphane Correa. Note their partnership — DPs and directors often return to each other across a career.

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DIRECTOR

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

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Only 1 TMDB ratings — you're getting ahead of the curve on this one.

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The take

Delphine Deloget directs. Stéphane Correa behind the camera. Delphine Deloget cuts. Produced in France. Dialogue in French.

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1Shot for just $0.0M — micro-budget by Hollywood standards.
2Released 5 years ago.
3Lean credit list — fewer than 30 people officially credited.
4Directed by Delphine Deloget, shot by Stéphane Correa. Note their partnership — DPs and directors often return to each other across a career.
5Editor Delphine Deloget shaped the rhythm. On an edit-heavy film, the editor does more to control your pulse than the director.
6Only 1 TMDB ratings — you're getting ahead of the curve on this one.