Bitter Money
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| Directed by | Wang Bing |
| Written by | Wang Bing |
| Edited by | Dominique Auvray Wang Bing |
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Running time | 152 minutes |
| Country | China |
| Language | Chinese |
Bitter Money (Chinese: 苦錢) is a 2016 Chinese documentary film directed by Wang Bing.[1]
The film analyzes the lives of migrant workers in Huzhou's clothing factories.[2] It premiered at the 73rd edition of the Venice Film Festival, in the Orizzonti competition, in which it was awarded for best screenplay.[3]
The film follows two cousins as they leave their rural homes to work in Huzhou, a city with over ten thousand clothing factories. They work long hours in harsh conditions for little money, while living in a cramped dormitory. The documentary captures the cruel reality, showing their daily struggles, unfair working conditions, and dreams of a future.[4]
