On the Impossibility of an Homage vs Revolution of Our Times
On the Impossibility of an Homage has the higher audience score (10/10 against 8.3/10 for Revolution of Our Times). On the Impossibility of an Homage is the shorter watch at 19m compared with 2h 32m. Revolution of Our Times is the older of the two (2021 against 2024). Both are documentary movies, so they suit a similar mood.
On the Impossibility of an Homage
Revolution of Our Times| On the Impossibility of an Homage | Revolution of Our Times | |
|---|---|---|
| Audience score | ★ 10.0/10 | ★ 8.3/10 |
| Year | 2024 | 2021 |
| Length | 19m | 2h 32m |
| Genres | Documentary | Documentary |
| Country | Germany | – |
| Director | Xandra Popescu | Kiwi Chow |
| Main cast | Gabriela Durleci, Cristian Susu, Mirela Simniceanu, Ion Tugearu | Hongkongers, Benny Tai Yiu-ting, Gwyneth Ho |
Synopsis
On the Impossibility of an Homage
Given a portrait, who is responsible for the image we see, the painter or the subject? Ion used to be a a rockstar of Ballet in Communist Romania. When we first discussed the possibility of a portrait, Ion was initially thrilled. He’d been dreaming that someday there’d be a film about him. But during the filmmaking process Ion finds it hard to let go.
Revolution of Our Times
Throughout Hong Kong’s history, Hongkongers have fought for freedom and democracy but have yet to succeed. In 2019, a controversial extradition bill was introduced that would allow Hongkongers to be tried in mainland China. This decision spurred massive protests, riots, and resistance against heavy-handed Chinese rule over the City-State. Award-winning director Kiwi Chow documents the events to tell the story of the movement, with both a macro…
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