"Exploring Language and Culture through Chinese Typography" 21 May 2017 Factual 57 mins
Hanzi is a documentary exploring international design, visual culture, and identity through the lens of modern Chinese typography. The film covers a variety of topics such as how languages shape identity, and what role handwriting plays in the digital age.
Watch the official Hanzi 2017 trailer in HD below.
Taiwan 21 May 2017
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