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From The dGenerate Films Collection
Timber Gang (aka Last Lumberjacks): (Mu Bang)
Directed by YU Guangyi
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Yu Guangyi's stunning debut explores a grueling winter amongst loggers in Northeast China as they employ traditional practices through one last, fateful expedition. A lasting testament to disappearing traditions, Last Lumberjacks "is a fascinating glimpse at a rare way of life that few will ever witness" (Ain't It Cool News)

For generations, the lumberjacks of Heilongjiang, China have made their living harvesting timber amidst a barren, wintry landscape. These woodcutters confront the elements, living in makeshift cabins surrounded by snow and ice. hand tools, sleds and horses are the only technology they employ to drag massive trees down the perilous slopes of Black Bear Valley. At constant risk of injury and death, they attempt to appease the mountain gods with ancient rituals and sacrifices. Despite their heroic efforts to subsist, the deforestation caused by their decades-long customs my lead to their ultimate demise.

"Pure, unadorned cinema verite… consistently astonishing."—Robert Koehler, Variety

"A privileged peek into some exceedingly harsh lives in a snow-bound corner of the remote Heilongjiang province"—Neil Young, Jigsaw Lounge

"Gives the docu-adventurism of Werner Herzog a run for his money."— Ben Cho, Moving Pictures Magazine

Winner, Jury Prize, Tokyo Filmex
Winner, Best Director and Jury Film Prize, Cinema Digital Seoul Film Festival
Vienna International Film Festival
Amsterdam International Film Festival
Locarno International Film Festival
Vancouver International Film Festival

90 minutes / Color
English / English subtitles
Release: 2012

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This DVD is sold with a license for institutional use and Public Performance rights.

Subject areas:
Anthropology, Asia, China, Environment, Labor Studies, dGenerate Films Collection - Documentaries

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