PEOPLE’S REPUBLIC OF DESIRE

feature documentary | 2018 | 95 minutes
In a real-life Black Mirror story, two influencers and a young fan seek fame, fortune and human connection in China’s live streaming universe, ultimately finding the same promises and perils online as in their real lives.

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SELECTED RECOGNITION

  • SXSW, Grand Jury Award (Documentary Feature)

  • Hawaii International Film Festival, Emerging Filmmaker Award

  • Los Angeles Asian Pacific Film Festival, Grand Jury Award (International Documentary)

  • Doc Edge, Best International Director

  • CAAMFEST, Best Cinematography

  • IDA Awards, Best Writing nomination

  • Social Impact Media Awards, Best Sound

REVIEWS

“Invariably surprising and never less than compelling.”

The Los Angeles Times

“Hypercharged… a contemplation of internet fame and social isolation.”

The New York Times

“Tragic and terrifying in equal measure, Hao Wu's look at China’s live-streaming culture offers a dark window into our collective future.”

IndieWire

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