Youth (Hard Times) Tickets

Youth (Hard Times) is the second installment in Wang Bing’s critically acclaimed Youth trilogy, a monumental documentary project that captures the textures of life, memory, and history through intimate, observational cinema. With a runtime of approximately 226–227 minutes, the film unfolds in Mandarin and presents a patient, immersive portrait that has earned recognition at major festivals and a growing global audience through Icarus Films’ distribution. This performer page highlights Youth (Hard Times) as a touring experience, along with the director’s broader impact and the film’s place in contemporary documentary practice.

We’ve got you covered for upcoming screenings. Secure your seats for each date as individual standalone events with routes to the next city on the tour. For the most current listings, check distributor and festival pages, as schedules can update.

About the director: Wang Bing (born 1967) is a renowned Chinese documentary filmmaker and founder of his own production company. His long-form observational approach has shaped a generation of documentary practice, with Youth (Hard Times) building on the trilogy’s themes established in Youth (Spring) and Youth (Homecoming). The World premiere occurred at Locarno Film Festival in August 2024, where the film received Special Mention and the FIPRESCI Prize, signaling its significance on the world stage. The film has garnered further recognition, including Taipei Golden Horse nominations for Best Documentary Feature.

Upcoming tour details include venues in Vancouver (The Cinematheque, January 8, 12, 20, 2025), Moscow (Garage Museum of Contemporary Art) for its 2025 premiere, London (ICA, August 16, 2025), Lisbon (IndieLisboa, May 3, 2025), and Melbourne (MIFF, August 7–24, 2025) with a regional tour August 15–24. Additional screenings are announced by distributors and festival organizers. Availability remains through the North American distributor Icarus Films and festival pages.

Performers associated with Youth (Hard Times) include the filmmaker’s ongoing collaboration with production teams and festival circuits. For updates, follow the distributor’s pages and festival sites: Icarus Films (official site) and festival pages provide current screening information and ticketing options.

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