Oxhide (Chinese: ??; pinyin: niú pí), directed by Liu Jiayin, is a 2005 narrative independent Chinese film that portrays the director's family and their apartment in Beijing. Liu was 23 years old when the film was recorded.
Oxhide | |
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Simplified | ?? |
Mandarin | niú pí |
Directed by | Liu Jiayin |
Written by | Liu Jiayin |
Starring | Liu Zaiping Jia Huifen Liu Jiayin |
Cinematography | Liu Jiayin |
Distributed by | dGenerate Films |
Release date |
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Running time | 110 minutes |
Country | China |
Language | Mandarin |
Screenplay
- 2005 Berlin International Film Festival
- Caligari Film Award
- FIPRESCI Award, Forum of New Cinema
- 2005 Hong Kong International Film Festival
- Golden DV Award
- 2005 Vancouver International Film Festival
- Dragons and Tigers Award
In 2009, Liu Jiayin directed a sequel to Oxhide, entitled Oxhide II. Again taking her family as the film's subject, Liu takes a simple premise of a family making dumplings and uses it as the film's primary narrative device. The film premiered at the 2009 Cannes Film Festival as part of its Directors Fortnight program.