[su_heading size=”22″]A wonderfully done short film to enjoy from wherever this Sunday has you perched[/su_heading].
SYNOPSIS:
‘Life on the Up’ is a short documentary about Cheng Jian Wen, who makes a living washing the windows of the Shanghai World Financial Centre, 474 metres above ground level.
Like almost one-third of Shanghai’s 23 million inhabitants, he is a migrant worker who was drawn to the city by the promise of better pay.
Despite his position on top of China’s gleaming trophy of capitalist success, he dreams of a simpler life in his hometown running his own small business.
UPDATE:
Since filming of ‘Life on the Up’, Cheng Jian Wen has quit his job and returned home to pursue this dream.
DETAILS & CREDITS:
Location: Shanghai, China (2012)
Director: Stephen Wright // stephenpaulwright.com
Producer: Isobel Yeung // isobelyeung.com
Cameraman: Liu Jia // jiavision.net
Equipment:
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60D (10 – 22mm lens)
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