Article 20 (2024)

Original title

第二十条

Directed by

Zhang Yimou

Genre

drama film, comedy film

Country

People's Republic of China

Runtime

2h 21m

Rated

15A

Rating

6.9 of 10 from 54 voters

Elsewhere

IMDb

How it feels

A middle-aged prosecutor tries to secure a last promotion at work while juggling family responsibilities. His professional and personal challenges mirror each other as he pursues justice under a specific legal principle.

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What happens

Article 20 (Chinese: 第二十条) is a 2024 Chinese drama film directed by Zhang Yimou, and stars Lei Jiayin, Ma Li, Zhao Liying and Gao Ye. The film tells the story of a prosecutor who has reached middle age and wants to seize the last opportunity to work at the Municipal Procuratorate. The film juxtaposes his career and family life with the similar struggle in both. Article 20 was released in theaters in China on February 10, 2024, in IMAX, CINITY, Dolby Vision and other formats. The title originates from Article 20 of the Criminal Law of the People's Republic of China, the statute of "legitimate defense (Chinese: 正当防卫)". (from Wikipedia, CC BY-SA)

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