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Xu Zao’s Melancholic Chinese Sci-Fi Feature ‘Light Pillar’ Will Get A U.S. Theatrical Run
The Berlinale-premiering hybrid feature blends 2D animation and live-action to portray a lonely janitor’s virtual escape from a dying film industry.
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‘Real Life Isn’t That Dramatic’: Director Xu Zao On Virtual Escapism In ‘Light Pillar’
Following the film’s Berlinale premiere, the director talked with us about blending formats, restrained emotion, and first-feature risks.