In this film, his only documentary, Yonfan explores the world of kunqu - considered by many to be the most exquisite form of Chinese opera with its refined blending of drama, dance, poetry, and music in this intricate and intimate look at the stage production, BREAKING THE WILLOWS. The story centers on a phoenix coronet, a crown worn by aristocratic ladies in ancient China, connecting two Chinese women belonging to different eras and different classes. With a visual richness ... (Full plot summary below)
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In this film, his only documentary, Yonfan explores the world of kunqu - considered by many to be the most exquisite form of Chinese opera with its refined blending of drama, dance, poetry, and music in this intricate and intimate look at the stage production, BREAKING THE WILLOWS. The story centers on a phoenix coronet, a crown worn by aristocratic ladies in ancient China, connecting two Chinese women belonging to different eras and different classes. With a visual richness and cinematic grace rarely seen in a documentary, Yonfan captures the magic of the taichi-style movements and resplendent costumes as brought to life by kunqu stars ZHANG Jiqing, WANG Fang, and ZHAO Wenlin, performers whose mastery of the art has elevated them to the status of Chinese national treasures.
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