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202141 minGdocumentary

Mirror, Mirror

202141 minGdocumentary

One last Nuo Dance Ritual will take place in Shanggong village against the backdrop of ongoing economic reform.

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One last Nuo Dance Ritual will take place in Shanggong village against the backdrop of ongoing economic reform.

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Li Kexindirector

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Shanggong village prepares to host the Nuo Dance Ritual for the final time amid economic reform. The filmmaker investigates the origins of this traditional event. She also reflects on the identity crisis faced by authors in their creative journeys. The 41-minute documentary captures the cultural significance of the ritual and the challenges of artistic expression.

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