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Hanzi

Hanzi

# Exploring Language and Culture through Chinese Typography
Documentary
📜 Overview: Hanzi is a documentary exploring international design, visual culture, and identity through the lens of modern Chinese typography. The film covers a variety of topics such as how languages shape identity, and what role handwriting plays in the digital age.
🌏 Languages Available: Mandarin
📆 Date Released: 2017-05-21
⌚ Running Time: 57 mins
⭐ Vote Average: 7.5

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