斗鸡

In a rapidly modernizing Chinese town, a rooster named "Big Head" becomes the focal point of various characters' lives, from a struggling artist to a disgruntled factory owner. The film uses the rooster's journey as a metaphor for the changes and anxieties in contemporary society, exploring themes of tradition versus modernity, alienation, and the search for meaning.

While 'Have a Nice Day' (a previous film by Liu Jian) garnered more international attention, 'Cock and Bull' was appreciated by those who saw it for its unique animation style and biting social commentary. It was noted for its unflinching portrayal of everyday struggles in China.

• Praised for its distinctive, hand-drawn animation style that contrasts with typical CGI.

• Commented on for its dark humor and satirical take on Chinese society.

• Some found the narrative to be somewhat episodic and the pacing slow.

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Selected for screening at various international film festivals, including the Toronto International Film Festival.

Director Liu Jian animated the entire film himself, a process that took several years and involved thousands of individual drawings.