A propaganda film so earnest it loops back into accidental art.
The film takes place in Gannan Tibetan Autonomous Prefecture in Gansu Province, and part of the plot of the film is based on Mr. Dingmudi's real life experience in Gannan Prefecture, artistically recreating the scenes of the Chinese, Tibetan and Hui nationalities living in harmony under the inspiration of the Party's national policies, and it's a work reflecting the progress of unity of all nationalities.
Cinematography
Gannan's landscapes deserved a better script, honestly stunning.
Production
Tibetan-Hui-Chinese harmony: meticulously staged, questionably authentic.
Director
Hong Baosheng
Trivia, insights & behind the scenes
Gannan Prefecture films are rare exports; this represents state efforts to showcase 'model' ethnic relations to domestic audiences.
Director Hong Baosheng specializes in regional propaganda cinema—his filmography is essentially 'beautiful places + correct politics'.
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