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Film Screening: People’s Republic of Desire

A walk through the weird world of live-streaming in China

Followed by a conversation with Director WU Hao and Isaac Stone Fish

In China’s digital universe, where live streamers earn as much as $200,000 a month, can virtual relationships replace real-life human connection? PEOPLE’S REPUBLIC OF DESIRE tells the stories of two Chinese online stars who have risen from isolation to fame and fortune. The film takes us on a vérité journey through their live-streaming showrooms, which have become virtual gathering places for hundreds of millions – from the super-rich who lavish performers with digital gifts to the poor migrant workers who worship them. The characters are brought together in a series of bizarre online idol competitions, where they discover that happiness in their virtual world may be as elusive as in the real one.











When: Sun., Dec. 2, 2018 at 4:40 pm
Where: China Institute
100 Washington St.
212-744-8181
Price: $12
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A walk through the weird world of live-streaming in China

Followed by a conversation with Director WU Hao and Isaac Stone Fish

In China’s digital universe, where live streamers earn as much as $200,000 a month, can virtual relationships replace real-life human connection? PEOPLE’S REPUBLIC OF DESIRE tells the stories of two Chinese online stars who have risen from isolation to fame and fortune. The film takes us on a vérité journey through their live-streaming showrooms, which have become virtual gathering places for hundreds of millions – from the super-rich who lavish performers with digital gifts to the poor migrant workers who worship them. The characters are brought together in a series of bizarre online idol competitions, where they discover that happiness in their virtual world may be as elusive as in the real one.

Buy tickets/get more info now