Qi Gong
A compelling biopic about Qi Gong, China’s most prestigious calligrapher and ink painter. This biopic follows the middle and later years of the life of Qi Gong (1912-2005), China’s most prestigious calligrapher and ink painter, whose dedication to teaching his art influenced many generations of artists. A lifelong yet unconcerned victim of forgery (‘they do it better than me’), Qi Gong suffered for his calling, particularly during the Cultural Revolution. Yet throughout his life he showed a tolerance and generosity of spirit that made him a beloved teacher and an icon for traditional Chinese Culture.
Genre: Drama
Director: Yinnan Ding
Actors: Bozhao Wang, Enran Ma, Fuli Wang, Lin Liu, Lixin Yang, Qian Cheng, Renhua Na, Xiangyu Kong, Yunshan Xie
