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August

  • 2024
  • 52m
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8.5/10
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Zhehan Zhang in August (2024)
Documentary

The documentary marks the directorial debut of Chinese actor Zhang Zhehan, it documents his deeply personal journey of self-healing in the aftermath of a devastating cyber media storm in Aug... Read allThe documentary marks the directorial debut of Chinese actor Zhang Zhehan, it documents his deeply personal journey of self-healing in the aftermath of a devastating cyber media storm in August 2021 that abruptly halted his acting career.The documentary marks the directorial debut of Chinese actor Zhang Zhehan, it documents his deeply personal journey of self-healing in the aftermath of a devastating cyber media storm in August 2021 that abruptly halted his acting career.

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    Reviewers say 'August' explores themes of resilience, healing, and self-discovery through Zhang Zhehan's journey in Tibet post-cyberbullying. The film underscores the importance of kindness, nature's beauty, and human connections. It highlights hope, perseverance, and the transformative power of art and travel. The documentary also delves into the impact of online violence and the path to self-acceptance and renewal, receiving praise for its poignant narrative and emotional depth, though some find the pacing slow and certain scenes overly sentimental.
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    10hailantian

    August

    Zhang Zhehan's "August "is a very healing documentary, documenting what he saw, heard, felt, and sent along the way, as well as the local customs and beautiful scenery of Tibet. In this film, I feel that whether the world is beautiful is not in the world but in you. It is you who find peace in this noisy world, and find the motivation and courage to start again. Give yourself credit. You are better than you think you are. As you said, no matter where the wind comes from, I always know my direction. The future is no longer afraid of August, every August will be warm and full of hope. Every August will come let us in the future on the road together refueling! Only if one has a courage to face his past can he have a bright future.

    Brave shout out your name Zhang Zhehan To my everlasting pride!
    10Messi033

    I want to travel to Tibet after watching the documentary

    After watching the documentary, I want to travel to Tibet. Tibet under the director's lens is so beautiful. This is a successful documentary. With the beautiful nature and the nomadic lifestyle, the animals here are more free than those in the city. The same is true for people. Fast-paced cities will make people nervous and anxious, and the unchanging life will gradually numb people. After reading August, it seems that I understand why so many people like cycling. Maybe they want to find the answer, or maybe they like cycling without a reason. There is no standard answer. Life is the same. There is no best way to live. Finding what suits you is the best.
    10heshoufen

    A warm film

    I really enjoyed this documentary. It's a serene and peaceful film that follows the director's solo cycling journey along the Yunnan-Tibet Highway as he seeks self-discovery amidst a storm of online criticism. The film delves into various themes such as finding inner peace, discovering oneself, and seeking answers in life. The director immerses himself in the crowd, experiencing his true self and finding beauty in nature, sentient beings, communities, passions, dreams, brotherhood, and love. While the answers to life remain elusive for the director for now, he continues his journey forward, searching for them along the way.
    10janehsu

    Connect with your heart and know yourself

    August is a documentary combines a lot of elements, and like a treasure with endless wisdom, and to open the treasure is simplyly opening your heart and connect with the film.

    There is a saying, watching an excellent documentary is watching yourself! August is a documentary made by the heart of Director Zhang Zhehan. He has good connection with nature, people and the world, thus this film nables you to find yourself in different dimensions.

    I have been watching this documentary for several times, and each time, you will find a new dimension and something touch your heart. We keep oursleves busy by doing things and lose the connection with our heart. By watching this film, you will find a peaceful space to connect with your heart and may find something meaningful to your life.
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    A story that will inspire you to live well

    As a documentary, what touches me most about "August" is not only the magnificent scenery and people who love life that he saw while riding along the way, but also the director's own self-compassion and self-healing of his own encounters. He suffered from that kind of persecution of public opinion that was as unfair as the drowning of the world (now in the comments section you can still see that so many haters are still persevering in the continued persecution), but he didn't have the slightest bit of resentment, in his eyes, he looks at the mountain scenery, the trees, the animals, the people, the road ahead, and tells the people who love him not to fall into the trap, not to let down, this is really very touching to me, and also really have redeemed to me, thank you Zhang Zhehan.

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      • April 14, 2024 (United States)
    • Country of origin
      • China
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