Chicken Poets 2002
- Status
- Released
- Runtime
- 94 minutes
- Director
- Jing Hui Meng
What is Chicken Poets?
Chicken Poets is a film first released in 2002. Catalogued under Drama.
- Type
- Film
- Year
- 2002
- Status
- Released
- Runtime
- 94 minutes
- Release date
- Apr 1, 2002
- Original language
- ZH
- Origin
- China
- Genres
- Drama
- Updated
At a glance
- Rating
- ★ TMDB users: 6.9/10 from 7 votes
- Episode runtime
- ~94 minutes
- Status
- Released
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Chicken Poets is a film first released in 2002. Catalogued under Drama. Current status: Released.
Should you watch it?
“A disillusioned poet finds unexpected magic in a pirated record amid modern Beijing life.”
- Thought‑provoking look at materialism
- Unique blend of poetry and magical realism
- Reflective portrait of contemporary Chinese youth
- At 1 hour 34 minutes, the film’s relatively short runtime may limit narrative depth
Watch it if you appreciate contemplative stories about artistic struggle and modern Chinese society.
The film’s poetic and introspective tone is suited for mature audiences interested in drama.
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Frequently asked questions
What is Yun Fei's occupation?
Yun Fei is a young poet.
What business does Yun Fei's old university friend run?
He has gone into breeding black chickens in the Beijing suburbs.
How does Yun Fei try to regain his inspiration?
He buys a pirated record that is described as having magical powers.
Does sudden fame resolve Yun Fei's problems?
According to the synopsis, sudden fame does not seem to solve everything.
Who directed Chicken Poets?
It is the first film of Beijing theatre director Meng Jing Hu.
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