Write-In

About This Movie

So, there's this film, Write-In, from '98, and it's a pretty raw documentary. It dives into the 1993 village elections in Daguan, Jilin Province, focusing on how they used the write-in process for the first time. What’s really intriguing is the atmosphere it creates – you feel the tension and hope of a community grappling with democracy. The pacing is deliberate, letting you soak in the local culture and the stories of the villagers. The performances are authentic, capturing the real emotions of the participants. It’s not polished, but that’s what gives it its charm. It’s a film that makes you think about civic participation and the power of choice at a grassroots level. Quite distinctive for a documentary, really.

Unique approach to grassroots democracyFocuses on the village's cultural contextIntimate portrayal of community members