Lost In Beijing Lk21 ~upd~ -

There’s a certain grim poetry to watching Wang Quan’an’s Lost in Beijing on a platform like Lk21. The film itself is a study of blurred lines—between desire and transaction, poverty and survival, the old China and the new. Watching it via a streaming site known for its shadowy, pop-up-riddled interface only adds another layer of grit to the experience.

: The shaky, handheld camera work is intentional; it is designed to make the viewer feel the claustrophobia and chaos of the city. Lost In Beijing Lk21