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Welcome to Babel
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Title: Welcome to Babel

Release Date: 14 Nov 2024

Runtime: 1h 35m

Genre: Documentary

Director: Screen Australia, Screen NSW, Lichtblick Film, ZDF/Arte, Documentary Australia Foundation, Mayfan, Nirvana Films

Production Companies: Screen Australia, Screen NSW, Lichtblick Film, ZDF/Arte, Documentary Australia Foundation, Mayfan, Nirvana Films

Overview: Chinese-Australian artist Jiawei Shen's plans to create an epic work depicting his homeland's tumultuous recent history.

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  • Self: Jiawei Shen
  • Self: Lan Wang
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