Xiao Wu

Xiao Wu
Theatrical release poster
Chinese小武
Hanyu PinyinXiǎo Wǔ
Directed byJia Zhangke
Written byJia Zhangke
Produced byLi Kit Ming
Jia Zhangke
StarringWang Hongwei
Hao Hongjian
CinematographyNelson Yu Lik-wai
Edited byYu Xiaoling
Distributed byHu Tong Communications
Release dates
Berlin:
  • February 18, 1998 (1998-02-18)
Running time
111 minutes
CountryChina
LanguagesJin
Mandarin

Xiao Wu (Chinese: 小武), also known as Pickpocket, is a 1997 Chinese drama and the first directed by Jia Zhangke. Starring Wang Hongwei in the title role along with Hao Hongjian and Zuo Baitao, it was filmed in Fenyang, Jia's hometown, in 16 mm. Following its release, the film received critical acclaim and won the Wolfgang Staudte Award at the Forum section of the 48th Berlin International Film Festival.

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