Tie Xi Qu: West of the Tracks

Tie Xi Qu: West of the Tracks (2004)

铁西区

A detailed look at the gradual decline of Shenyang’s industrial Tiexi district, an area that was once a vibrant example of China’s socialist economy. But industry is changing, and the factories of Tiexi are closing. Director Wang Bing introduces us to some of the workers affected by the closures, and to their families.

Date of release
2004-06-09
TMDB
7.8 / 10 (54)
Runtime
9h 11m
Genres
Documentary
Director
Wang Bing

Interesting facts

Tie Xi Qu: West of the Tracks is a 2002 Chinese documentary film by Wang Bing. Over nine hours long, the film consists of three parts: "Rust," "Remnants" and "Rails."

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