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近些年網絡直播在中國發展迅猛，除了創造高額收入及製造大量「網紅」，它成為一個重要的社交平臺。在現實生活中無交集的陌生人在網絡世界相遇、在直播間即時聊天互動。這種虛擬空間的聚會為那些懼怕面對面交流的人提供了一種絕無僅有的社交方式，撫慰了他們孤獨的心。該片全部由網絡直播素材剪接而成，描繪了一幅虛擬與現實相結合的當代中國圖景。
Live streaming has exploded in China and become one of the most profitable industries over the past several years. While it produces enormous revenues and numerous “Internet celebrities”, it also provides a popular gathering place for masses of Chinese netizens. People that would never cross paths in the real world are now connected in virtual showrooms and interact in real-time, and one could instantaneously experience what others are experiencing. Weaving together footage filmed and broadcasted by little-known Chinese live-streaming anchors, who struggle with real-life face-to-face social interaction because of their identity, disability and social-economic status, this cinematic collage explores how individuals satisfy their cravings for human connection through virtual togetherness, and how these virtual relationships challenge standard definitions of companionship. |
朱聲仄 Sheng Ze ZHU |
