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Films
found one film
shorter than 40 minutes
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Country of production
“China”
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Year of production
“2020”
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Status
“A”
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films with a digital version
1
short films
1
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films available on demand
1
Region
Central Asia and Far East
1
Country
China
1
Keywords
Animals
1
Elderly People
1
Hunting/Gathering/Fishing
1
Directors
Gao, Ang
1
Series
Shorts Collection 2
1
Country of production
China
1
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Year of production
2020
1
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Status
Film
The Ospreys and the Old Man
2020
9
‘
Directed by
Ang Gao
.
A 76-year-old man living in a village in the middle of China continues the traditional practice of using ospreys (鱼鹰. 鱼鹰 usually referred to as great cormorant in English) to fish while most of the fishermen are using modern technologies now. He has the last five ospreys in the village. This quiet and well-observed short film follows the daily work of artisan fishing as it revolves around an intimate and delicate animal-human relationship. The skillful handling and calm patience suggest a lifetime of labour and devotion to the craft.
Central Asia and Far East
Hunting/Gathering/Fishing
Animals
Elderly People