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Yumen

2013 · 65 min Documentary Drama
7.0 / 10 · TMDB

Set in a quasi-ghost town that once thrived with oil in China's arid northwest, Yumen is a haunting, fragmented tale of hungry souls, restless youth, a wandering artist and a lonely woman, all searching for human connection among the town's crumbling landscape. One part "ruin porn", one part "ghost story”, and entirely shot on 16mm, the film brings together performance art, narrative gesture, and social realism not only to play with convention and defy genre, but also to pay homage to a disappearing life-world and a fading medium.

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📋 Film Details

Original Title 玉门
Year 2013
Country China
Genre Documentary, Drama
Director Huang Xiang
Runtime 65 min.
Rating TMDB: 7.0/10 (5 votes)

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🎬 MovieFinder's Take

Yumen is a solid entry rated 7.0/10. Not a masterpiece, but quality work that won't leave you disappointed.

A high rating speaks for itself — this film found its audience and didn't let them down. Trust the collective taste.

A 2013 film from an era before CGI overload, with real performances that still hit hard. Best for: viewers looking to try something new without being too demanding.

— MovieFinder Editorial

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