Film Lens
Church Cinema captures the efforts of Gan Xiaoer and his independent film projection team as they tour villages in Henan province during the summer of 2007. The film focuses on their mission to show the feature film 'Raised from dust' to rural audiences, using self-made screens and projectors. The documentary specifically records one stop at the Qiliying Church, the location where 'Raised from dust' was filmed.
The 81-minute documentary presents a unique perspective on the intersection of cinema and rural religious life in China. By documenting this film screening event, Church Cinema provides insight into how cinema can reach remote communities and the cultural significance of film in these settings.
Why Watch
- •See Gan Xiaoer's film projection efforts in rural Henan.
- •Meet the community at Qiliying Church during a film screening.
- •Find out how cinema reaches remote villages.
Did You Know
•Gan Xiaoer led a film projection team in Henan province in 2007.
•The film 'Raised from dust' was shown 8 times during the tour.
•Church Cinema records only one stop at Qiliying Church.
Perfect For
Independent cinema enthusiastsRural community studiesChinese cultural exploration