In the 1960s and 1970s, wood engraving was suppressed in China, and by the 1990s, the industry gradually shrank with no economic benefits. It was not until the early 21st century that it was declared part of China's national intangible cultural heritage. In Re-engraved, the history of this traditional craft is told through the anecdotes of craftswoman Chen Meiqi. This short film illustrates her invisible work. The daughter of a famous woodblock craftsman, she carried the entire industry on her shoulders for a time. This experimental film bridges the techniques of wood engraving and cinematography by reproducing prints on film. The magnificent images of the workshop and the city of Yangzhou, captured by the LomoKino, underline the photogram as a work in itself. (SCV)
Quebec Premiere
competition : International Short and Medium-Length Competition
re-engraved
- Country : United States
- Year : 2024
- V.O : Mandarin
- Subtitles : English
- Duration : 25 MIN
- Cinematography : Lei Lei
- Editing : Lei Lei
- Production : Lei Lei
- Music : Lei Lei
- Music : Kai Luen Liang
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