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A detailed look at the gradual decline of Shenyang’s industrial Tiexi district, an area that was once a vibrant example of China’s socialist economy. But industry is changing, and the factories of Tiexi are closing. Director Wang Bing introduces us to some of the workers affected by the closures, and to their families.

Tie Xi Qu: West of the Tracks is a landmark documentary that examines the decline of Shenyang's Tiexi industrial district, once a cornerstone of China's socialist economy. Director Wang Bing follows workers and their families as factories close and an entire way of life disappears. Released in 2004, this nine-hour film stands as a powerful chronicle of economic transformation and human displacement.

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2007-04-18

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    When was Tie Xi Qu released?

    The documentary was released on June 9, 2004.

    What is the film about?

    Tie Xi Qu documents the gradual decline of Shenyang's Tiexi district, focusing on factory closures and their impact on workers and their families during China's economic transformation.

    Who directed Tie Xi Qu?

    The film was directed by Wang Bing.

    How long is the documentary?

    Tie Xi Qu is approximately nine hours long, making it an expansive portrait of industrial decline.

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