When a City Rises
Released 5 years ago in 2021. When a City Rises is a documentary film. directed by Ip Kar Man.
Synopsis
Behind the gas masks of Hong Kong’s democracy movement, the often very young activists are just as diverse as the youths of the rest of the world. But they share a demand for democracy and freedom. They have the will and the courage to fight – and they can see that things are going in the wrong direction in the small island city, which officially has autonomy under China but is now tightening its grip and demanding that ‘troublemakers’ be put away or silenced. Amid the violent protests, we meet a 21-year-old student, a teenage couple and a new father.
Quick Facts
Release Date
April 23, 2021
4 years ago
Runtime
1h 40m
100 minutes total
User Rating
7.0/10
Great (2 votes)
Language
CN
Original language
Country
Hong Kong
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Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- CN
Production Companies
- Enemy Films
Frequently Asked Questions
What is When a City Rises about?
Behind the gas masks of Hong Kong’s democracy movement, the often very young activists are just as diverse as the youths of the rest of the world. But they share a demand for democracy and freedo...
Who directed When a City Rises?
When a City Rises was directed by Ip Kar Man.
How long is When a City Rises?
When a City Rises has a runtime of 1 hours and 40 minutes (100 minutes total).
When was When a City Rises released?
When a City Rises was released on April 23, 2021 in theaters.