The documentary marks the directorial debut of Chinese actor Zhang Zhehan, it documents his deeply personal journey of self-healing in the aftermath of a devastating cyber media storm in Aug... Read allThe documentary marks the directorial debut of Chinese actor Zhang Zhehan, it documents his deeply personal journey of self-healing in the aftermath of a devastating cyber media storm in August 2021 that abruptly halted his acting career.The documentary marks the directorial debut of Chinese actor Zhang Zhehan, it documents his deeply personal journey of self-healing in the aftermath of a devastating cyber media storm in August 2021 that abruptly halted his acting career.
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Reviewers say 'August' explores themes of resilience, healing, and self-discovery through Zhang Zhehan's journey in Tibet post-cyberbullying. The film underscores the importance of kindness, nature's beauty, and human connections. It highlights hope, perseverance, and the transformative power of art and travel. The documentary also delves into the impact of online violence and the path to self-acceptance and renewal, receiving praise for its poignant narrative and emotional depth, though some find the pacing slow and certain scenes overly sentimental.
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As a documentary, what touches me most about "August" is not only the magnificent scenery and people who love life that he saw while riding along the way, but also the director's own self-compassion and self-healing of his own encounters. He suffered from that kind of persecution of public opinion that was as unfair as the drowning of the world (now in the comments section you can still see that so many haters are still persevering in the continued persecution), but he didn't have the slightest bit of resentment, in his eyes, he looks at the mountain scenery, the trees, the animals, the people, the road ahead, and tells the people who love him not to fall into the trap, not to let down, this is really very touching to me, and also really have redeemed to me, thank you Zhang Zhehan.
I really enjoyed this documentary. It's a serene and peaceful film that follows the director's solo cycling journey along the Yunnan-Tibet Highway as he seeks self-discovery amidst a storm of online criticism. The film delves into various themes such as finding inner peace, discovering oneself, and seeking answers in life. The director immerses himself in the crowd, experiencing his true self and finding beauty in nature, sentient beings, communities, passions, dreams, brotherhood, and love. While the answers to life remain elusive for the director for now, he continues his journey forward, searching for them along the way.
Can't believe that love and passion for life conveyed by the documentary is from Zhang Zhehan coz I know what had happened and what are now still happening. The Sacredness in this documentary is showed by the beautiful natural scenery and interesting people yet actually from Zhang himself. I can't help but smile and cry with Zhang' doing cooking with the interesting big sister,sharing his understanding of dreams with the boys, cycling on his way in the gentle and magic snowy land, looking for miraculous glacier despite inevitable failures...which he has experienced enough and got used to ...He sings his own songs and keeps telling people, be strong! In the heaven like land, he is a hero. I have been inspired by him and again am inspired by him with this documentary. He is and will always be a legend! This is an honest documentary which also showes Zhang Zhehan's talent as a movie director. Zhang Zhehan's already a brilliant actor.
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August is a movie which can calm down one's heart after watching. If you're disappoint ed with life,or in a low ebb of fate,you can find answers in this movie. What has happened to this world? Will the world become better now. No. Zhangzhehan still adheres to his ideal and reshape his belief even if all the ill-will and stigma of the world are dumped on him. He still treats everything in the world with warmth and kindness, calmly and beautifully. I hope fate will be kind to Zhangzhehan . August of the past is not yet over, and August in the future will come. But this movie will continue to inspire everyone to live on, go on, seek selfhood, seek direction, and reach the other shore.
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Zhang Zhehan's "August "is a very healing documentary, documenting what he saw, heard, felt, and sent along the way, as well as the local customs and beautiful scenery of Tibet. In this film, I feel that whether the world is beautiful is not in the world but in you. It is you who find peace in this noisy world, and find the motivation and courage to start again. Give yourself credit. You are better than you think you are. As you said, no matter where the wind comes from, I always know my direction. The future is no longer afraid of August, every August will be warm and full of hope. Every August will come let us in the future on the road together refueling! Only if one has a courage to face his past can he have a bright future.
Brave shout out your name Zhang Zhehan To my everlasting pride!
Brave shout out your name Zhang Zhehan To my everlasting pride!
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