Plot Summary
Considered the father of video art in China, Zhang Peili has been producing incisive, internationally acclaimed works since the 1980s, building a career that ushered in and encompasses the entire history of Chinese video art. Keenly critical of his country’s authoritarian leadership, he sees his work as a form of protest revealing the forces shaping Chinese society and the lives of its citizens. Inspired by the endurance-testing videos of artists like Andy Warhol and Bruce Nauman, Zhang uses mundane, repetitive actions and scenes to demonstrate the absurdity and destructiveness of ritualized behavior and social norms. 30 x 30 (1988), his first video work, is an intentionally excruciating three-hour loop of a pair of gloved hands shattering a mirror, then piecing it back together—an acerbic critique of the rage for watching television, yet another form of thought-control in China.
Our Take
Expert, independent review by the HollyFlixHD Editorial Team
Analyzing cinematography, narrative pacing, and lead performances for 30 x 30. Writing review...
Director & Crew
Zhang Peili
Director
Where to Watch 30 x 30 Online
You can currently stream 30 x 30 online or watch it in HD via the link below.
Find 30 x 30 StreamingFrequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch 30 x 30 online?
30 x 30 (1988) is available to stream on various platforms. You can also watch it online via our Watch Online button.
What is the TMDB rating of 30 x 30?
It has a TMDB rating of 5.0/10 based on 1 votes.
Who directed 30 x 30?
30 x 30 was directed by Zhang Peili and released in 1988.
How long is 30 x 30?
30 x 30 has a runtime of 3 hours and 0 minutes.
Movie Details
- Release Date
- 1988-01-01
- Status
- Released