Frozen (1997)
(China 1997 ) Thanks to Damson. Frozen aka pinyin: Jídů hánleng) is directed by Wang Xiaoshuai. The film was originally shot in 1994, but was banned by Chinese authorities and had to be smuggled out of the country.
The film, based on a true story, follows a young performance artist, Qi Lei, who attempts to create a masterpiece based around the theme of death. After two "acts" where he simulates death, he decides that his final act will be a true suicide through hypothermia.