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
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- competitions:
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