The Last Year of Darkness

dir. Benjamin Mullinkosson / 2023 / China, USA / 92min.
The future of beloved club Funky Town is unclear in the Chinese city Chengdu. For a vibrant group of DJs, drag artists, ravers, and skaters, it is a sanctuary that allows them to thrive after hours.

As the city of Chengdu changes, the future of beloved club Funky Town is unclear. For a vibrant group of DJs, drag artists, ravers, and skaters, it is a sanctuary that allows them to thrive after hours. But as the sun comes up, the friends must face what brought them to the party in the first place.

duration:
92 min
country / year of production:
China, USA / 2023
director:
Benjamin Mullinkosson
cinematography:
Yanqiu Fei, Gennady Baranov
producer:
Sol Ye, Sam Intili & Anita Gou / Tiny Volcano Studio, Kindred Spirit, Wavelength
selected festivals and awards:
2023 – CPH:DOX Copenhagen: Special Jury Mention, 2023 – IDFA Amsterdam
sections:
Places
competitions:
Award for Best Cinematography
tags:
psychology music cities relations Far East

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