Dui ma?

About This Movie

Dui ma? unfolds like a collection of potent vignettes, each one layering over the last to create a pulse of unease. The film's structure feels almost chaotic, yet it mirrors the tumultuous shifts in contemporary Chinese society. François Daireaux’s visual style is striking—impressions flicker by, leaving you with a sense of disorientation that echoes the film’s subject matter. The pacing is erratic, much like the lives caught in the throes of change. What stands out is its raw, almost journalistic approach; practical effects are minimal, but the emotional weight is palpable. It’s not about narrative continuity but about the visceral experience of living through instability, a disquieting reflection of our times.

Unique documentary styleFocus on social changeVisual experimentation