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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After watching the documentary, I want to travel to Tibet. Tibet under the director's lens is so beautiful. This is a successful documentary. With the beautiful nature and the nomadic lifestyle, the animals here are more free than those in the city. The same is true for people. Fast-paced cities will make people nervous and anxious, and the unchanging life will gradually numb people. After reading August, it seems that I understand why so many people like cycling. Maybe they want to find the answer, or maybe they like cycling without a reason. There is no standard answer. Life is the same. There is no best way to live. Finding what suits you is the best.
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.
God, this documentary really gave me a dual enjoyment of both my eyes and soul. At the beginning, a person was slowly and firmly climbing a snow mountain. The sky was so blue and the snow mountain was so white. Under such beautiful scenery, the appearance of the narrator made me fall in love! I understand why he went to climb the snow capped mountains and his experience. Oh my god, it hurts me. Following his shots and descriptions, I witnessed more beautiful scenery and saw many ordinary people enjoying cycling and life. I hope you can heal both us and yourself, Zhang Zhehan ~
We all experience a lot of pain, even though many of them are not something we should bear. But since those injuries haven't killed us, they will definitely make us stronger, won't they? Your voice is so beautiful, your face is so handsome, your smile is so sweet,your documentary is so attractive, and you are still an excellent singer and actor. I believe your future will be incredibly exciting.
I look forward to seeing more of your works Zhang zhehan!
We all experience a lot of pain, even though many of them are not something we should bear. But since those injuries haven't killed us, they will definitely make us stronger, won't they? Your voice is so beautiful, your face is so handsome, your smile is so sweet,your documentary is so attractive, and you are still an excellent singer and actor. I believe your future will be incredibly exciting.
I look forward to seeing more of your works Zhang zhehan!
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.
I kept crying while watching the documentary. It turned out that I felt such emotion when I saw your work without knowing it myself. Perhaps only those who have experienced it together can understand the depth of those scars. What was I thinking when I watched "August"? I was wondering how someone could have such vigorous vitality and enthusiasm, and would always be impressed by this charm. I particularly like the background music in the documentary, especially the Meili Snow Mountain, which is ethereal and sacred, as if I am also in it. After staying in the city for a long time, people really need to go to nature to relax themselves. After reading this, I want to go to distant places.
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