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Berlin Competition Title ‘Living the Land’ Explores Rural China’s Generational Shifts Through a Child’s Eyes; Clip Unveiled (EXCLUSIVE)
Chinese director Huo Meng's Berlin competition drama explores 1990s rural life through a boy left with extended family while parents work in cities.
Chinese director Huo Meng ‘s “ Living the Land,” a deeply personal exploration of China’s rapidly evolving rural landscape in the early 1990s, is world premiering in competition at the Berlin Film Festival. The film follows 10-year-old Chuang, who is being raised by extended family in his village while his parents work in distant cities – a narrative that captures a pivotal moment when thousands of years of agricultural tradition began colliding with sweeping socioeconomic changes. “Living the Land” marks Huo’s return to the big screen after a seven-year hiatus since “Crossing the Border.” While future projects remain unconfirmed, the film’s Berlin premiere signals the continuing evolution of Chinese independent cinema on the global stage.
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