The Last Year of Darkness (2023)
The Last Year of Darkness
”A group of friends in Chengdu's underground scene must confront the uncertain future of their beloved club.”
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A documentary by director Ben Mullinkosson that delves into the nightlife and underground scene in the city of Chengdu, China. Specifically, it explores the world of DJs, ravers, skaters, drag artists, and other regular inhabitants of the nightclub Funky Town, which is about to close its doors as a sign of changing times. The Last Year of Darkness is a portrait as frenetic as it is candid, as well as a celebration, of those who thrive in that darkness: marginalized individuals who find refuge in clubs, parties, and, in some cases, excess, before the morning brings back the sun and all the problems they face each day.
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As the city of Chengdu changes, the future of beloved club Funky Town is unclear. For a vibrant group of DJs, drag performers, lovers, ravers, and skaters, this is a sanctuary for underground partying and allows them to thrive after the sun sets. With construction cranes looming from an encroaching metro station, the friends are forced to face what brought them to the party in the first place and make the most of their remaining time there.
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