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202040 minPGdocumentary

Goatee

202040 minPGdocumentary

A disabled poet in Lilou Village, Henan Province, lives daily with sheep and adopts the pen name Goateed.

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A disabled poet in Lilou Village, Henan Province, lives daily with sheep and adopts the pen name Goateed.

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Jia Yulingdirector

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Li Songshan, a disabled poet from Lilou Village in Henan Province, lives among sheep and writes under the pen name Goateed. The film follows his life and work, revealing the connections between his poetry and daily experiences. It features interactions with the people around him, illustrating how his surroundings influence his creative expression. Running for 40 minutes, the documentary presents an award-winning perspective on Li's unique world and the art he produces within it.

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