Smog Journeys (2015)

Overview:
Jia Zhangke's short film for Greenpeace East Asia depicts the effects of air pollution in northeast China, a region frequently blanketed in dangerous levels of air pollution. 'Smog Journeys' traces two families from two different backgrounds; one a mining family in Hebei province, and the other a trendy middle class family in Beijing. Both face a similar fate. Air pollution is one of China's most pressing environmental and health issues. Greenpeace calls for a shift from coal to clean renewable energy, as well as short term measures that better safeguard people's health.

Genre : Family, Drama

Actors : Zhao Tao, Liang Jingdong, Liu Qiang, Liu Lu

Release Date : 2015-01-22

Duration : 7 menit

Rating : ⭐ 5.6/10 (7 votes)