Chinese Documentaries

Traditional Production Techniques of Xuan Paper

Chief Director: Hai Jinxing

Length: Three Episodes

Sponsor: Department of Intangible Cultural Heritage of Ministry of Culture and Tourism

Broadcasting Platform: Bilibili

In 2009,the traditional handicraftof makingXuanpaper was inscribed on the Representative List of Intangible Cultural Heritage of Humanity by UNESCO.This series of films showcases the production process ofXuanpaper in a cultural park located in Jingxian County,Xuancheng City,eastern China’s Anhui Province.The process of makingXuanpaper follows a series of steps that are completed by various craftsmen over many days and nights.Xuanpaper,as a representative of Chinese handmade paper,has played a significant role in the development of traditional Chinese culture and art.The techniques to make it have been passed on and developed to date.

Inheritors in Shanghai(Season Two)

Chief Director: Showay Lin

Length: 41 Episodes

Producers: Shanghai Ximeng Cul-tural Communication Co.,Ltd.,Shanghai Intangible Cultural Heritage Protection Center,and Bilibili

Broadcasting Platform: Bilibili

While Shanghai is one of the fastest growing cities in China,it is home to a group of people that cope with the fast-paced city life by maintaining a slow-paced life.They are the representative inheritors of intangible cultural heritage,who solitarily continue pursuing their long-term careers.The series of films in this season showcase the interaction between the inheritors and young people and how the unique skills with their exquisite products and craftsmanship are passed on.Through the intergenerational transition,the inheritance of tradition is integrated with the application of modern technology to write a new chapter in innovation .

I Am Your Porcelain

Chief Directors: Zソian,Zhang Debin

Length: Five Episodes

Sponsor: Communication Department of Jingdezhen City Committee of the CPC

Broadcasting Platform: Bilibili

The film series takes the audience into the world of exquisite porcelain made in Jingdezhen City in southeastern China’s Jiangxi Province.This city was known as the capital of porcelain for thousands of years.From simple monochromatic glaze to a multi-colored or modern designs,local-made porcelain wares cover an array of styles from simple to complex,and traditional to innovative.Generations of artisans have left indelible fingerprints on the development of handmade porcelain,and their stories are as glorious as the art of porcelain.This film series tells the story of porcelain,which is also the story of China.