Swimming, Dancing

5.5
2023 0 hr 8 min Documentary

Swimming, Dancing examines audiovisual representations of the Yangtze (1934–present), from silent film to video art to the contemporary vlog. Inspired by the city symphonies of the 1920s, Swimming, Dancing pieces together a “river symphony”, evoking the images, sounds and contradictions that make up the river’s turbulent history.

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Reviews

Tuchergson
2023/09/30

Truly the worst movie I've ever seen in a theater

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StyleSk8r
2023/10/01

At first rather annoying in its heavy emphasis on reenactments, this movie ultimately proves fascinating, simply because the complicated, highly dramatic tale it tells still almost defies belief.

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Bessie Smyth
2023/10/02

Great story, amazing characters, superb action, enthralling cinematography. Yes, this is something I am glad I spent money on.

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Brennan Camacho
2023/10/03

Mostly, the movie is committed to the value of a good time.

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