
Pulse of Chongqing
"Chongqing — A city in constant motion, a pulse that never dies."
Synopsis
A depiction of daily life in Chongqing, a fascinating metropolis of over 30 million inhabitants. A composition of shots, from sunrise to sunset, that attempts to capture the spirit of the city. The people, the buildings and the metro become integral to the cinematic language.
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