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2018126 minGdocumentary

Up the Mountain

2018126 minGdocumentary

Artist Shen Jianhua teaches drawing in a remote mountain village, influencing his students' aspirations and their relationship with art and modern life.

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Artist Shen Jianhua teaches drawing in a remote mountain village, influencing his students' aspirations and their relationship with art and modern life.

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Zhang Yang

Zhang Yangdirector

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Artist Shen Jianhua lives in a remote mountain village after moving from Shanghai. He offers drawing lessons that significantly impact his students. His home welcomes guests who come to paint and learn. One student, inspired by Shen's modern lifestyle, considers relocating to the city with his new wife. The film documents the interactions between Shen and his pupils, revealing their aspirations and the influence of art on their lives.

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