Torch Troupes
After thriving for 300 years, Sichuan Opera now faces extinction as performers adapt to cultural changes and the rise of private enterprise.
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After thriving for 300 years, Sichuan Opera now faces extinction as performers adapt to cultural changes and the rise of private enterprise.
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Li Baoting, an opera master, began performing at the age of eight. Now, he finds himself singing pop songs in cheap bars, a stark contrast to his roots in Sichuan Opera. This art form, which has thrived for 300 years, faces extinction as state-sponsored troupes struggle against the rise of private enterprise. Wang Bin, another performer, travels with his tent, attempting to preserve the traditions of Sichuan Opera amid significant cultural shifts. The documentary captures their efforts to keep this musical heritage alive.
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