Hanzi

Hanzi (2017)

May 21st, 20170h 57min

Documentary
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Overview

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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