Hanzi (2017)
• May 21st, 2017 • 0h 57min
Documentary
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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