Carnets de Shanghai

About This Movie

"Carnets de Shanghai" feels more like a dreamscape than a conventional documentary. It meanders through the city with an almost lyrical pacing, capturing impressions that shift between the vibrant and the melancholic. The absence of a clear historical narrative gives it this almost ethereal quality, where personal reflections take center stage amidst the bustling life of Shanghai. You get this sense of intimacy as the filmmaker explores their own thoughts, weaving them into the fabric of the city—its sights, sounds, and unspoken stories. It’s not about grand statements or sweeping vistas, but rather these quiet moments that linger, making it a distinctive representation of a place that’s always in flux.

Subjective impressions over historical narrativeIntimate exploration of Shanghai's atmosphereLyrical pacing with a dreamlike quality