The Monument

About This Movie

The Monument is a fascinating documentary that stitches together performance materials from Caochangdi and Wu Wenguang's own body camera footage, capturing a unique snapshot of artistic expression from 2012 to 2013. The film has this poignant, reflective quality, like a scrapbook of memories where the past lingers over the present. You feel the rawness of those moments, the struggles, the creativity, and the depth of human experience. It's not just a follow-up to Because of Hunger; it’s a meditation on remembrance, with a slow pacing that allows you to really absorb the atmosphere. The editing feels almost poetic at times, threading together stories that feel both intimate and grand in scope.

Features unique editing techniques that enhance storytelling.Explores themes of memory and artistic expression intricately.Offers a deeper view into the artistic process of the time.