BEIJING BUBBLES
Punk and Rock in China's Capital

 

Documentary, D/China  2006 (80 min. / 52 min.)
A Film by: Susanne Messmer und George Lindt
Production: Lieblingslied Records
World Sales: Rise and Shine World Sales UG

Theatrical Release Germany: April 19, 2007 (Kloos & Co. Medien)
Theatrical Release Austria: May 3, 2007 (Docuzone Austria)

A personal and intimate film about five punk and rock bands from Beijing and moreover about being different in the world´s fastest developing country. While everybody seems to be obsessed with social advancement and the accumulation of prosperity, these youngsters say: No!... and do their own thing. A never-seen-before look into China´s subculture featuring the bands Joyside, Hang On The Box, New Pants, T9 (Hangai-Band) and ShaZi and their great music. More: www.beijing-bubbles.com

Selected Festivals:
Kassel/D, Göteborg/SWE, Tel Aviv/ISR, Florenz/ITA, Auckland/NZ, Leeds/UK, Philadelphia/USA, MOMA New York/USA, Singapure, Oslo/NOR, Prizren/KOSOVO, RESFEST Sao Paolo/BRA und Amsterdam/NL, Rotterdam/NL