Hanzi

Exploring Language and Culture through Chinese Typography

Original title: 漢字
Duration: 57 min
Release date: 2017-05-21
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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.

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