Useless
Originally released in 2008. Useless is a documentary film. directed by Jia Zhangke. At just 84 minutes, it's a tight, focused story.
Starring Ma Ke
Synopsis
Observations of three varied corners of China’s garment industry: workers in a large-scale production line factory; a designer who rallies against the mass-machine-production of clothes and has created the eponymous hand-made collection called ‘Useless’ (Wuyong) for Paris Fashion Week; and finally the simple life of increasingly out-of-work tailors in small town Fengdang.
Quick Facts
Release Date
February 6, 2008
18 years ago
Runtime
1h 24m
84 minutes total
User Rating
6.4/10
Good (8 votes)
Language
Chinese
Original language
Country
China
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Top Cast
Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- ZH
Production Companies
- China Film Association
- Mixmind Art and Design Company
- Xstream Pictures
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Useless about?
Observations of three varied corners of China’s garment industry: workers in a large-scale production line factory; a designer who rallies against the mass-machine-production of clothes and has c...
Who directed Useless?
Useless was directed by Jia Zhangke.
How long is Useless?
Useless has a runtime of 1 hours and 24 minutes (84 minutes total).
When was Useless released?
Useless was released on February 6, 2008 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in Useless?
The main cast of Useless includes Ma Ke.