In March 2002, members of Falun Gong hijacked state television in Changchun, leading to violent police raids and widespread repression.
“The heist of China's airwaves”
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In March 2002, members of Falun Gong hijacked state television in Changchun, leading to violent police raids and widespread repression.
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Synopsis
In March 2002, in Changchun City, members of the banned spiritual group Falun Gong hijack a state television signal to broadcast their message. The event triggers violent police raids, forcing comic book artist Daxiong, a Falun Gong practitioner, to flee to North America. Years later, he meets a surviving participant of the hijacking in Seoul, South Korea, confronting the ongoing repression faced by Falun Gong practitioners in China.
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The GuardianThe story of a TV protest by the Falun Gong movement, and its painful aftermath, is told through the eyes of exiled Chinese comic-book artist Daxiong.
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- See Daxiong's childhood memories of Changchun come to life.
- Meet the brave individuals behind the 2002 hijacking.
- Find out about China's repression of religious minorities.
Did You Know
- Eternal Spring was announced as Canada's submission for the 95th Academy Awards in August 2022.
- The film won the Hot Docs Audience Award for most popular film in 2022.
- It is the first documentary and animated film submitted by Canada for an Oscar.
- The film holds a 79% approval rating on Rotten Tomatoes based on 33 reviews.
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What is the runtime of Eternal Spring?
Eternal Spring has a runtime of 86 minutes.
When did Eternal Spring premiere?
Eternal Spring premiered at the Thessaloniki Documentary Festival on March 15, 2022.
What awards did Eternal Spring win at the 2022 Hot Docs Canadian International Documentary Festival?
Eternal Spring won the Hot Docs Audience Award for most popular film and the Rogers Audience Award for the most popular Canadian film.
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