‘Youth (Spring)’ Review: The Kids Are Underpaid & Flirty [Cannes]
May 22, 2023
CANNES – We are not one to complain about the length of a film. Directors can make an artistic impact specifically with pacing and structure. Often, a longer work of cinema can have a more profound effect on an audience than one cut to the bone to make a preferred runtime. Sadly, that’s not the case with Wang Bing’s ambitious documentary “Youth (Spring)” which debuted at the 2023 Cannes Film Festival this week.
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