People's Limbo in RMB City(2009)
20 min · Animation, Fantasy · Directed by Cao Fei
Released
Cao Fei explores a virtual metropolis within the online platform Second Life. The work blends real and fictional elements of Chinese identity and urbanism to comment on capitalism and development in the aftermath of the global financial crisis. Marxist iconography intersects with modern corporate structures, creating a dystopian yet whimsical reflection on 21st-century economic realities.
Where to watch
Not available to stream, rent, or buy in the US yet.
US release dates
- Premiere
- May 22, 2009
