Du Haibin’s insightful documentary captures five years in the life of a young Maoist zealot in northern China and provides an unforgettable portrait of a nation in transition. As the tumult of the country’s recent history unfolds, cracks in the armor of Zhao’s patriotism appear on multiple fronts. Communist Party corruption scandals, the rise of capitalism, and the inhumane treatment of his family due to a reclamation project erode his bright optimism.
Part of the 59th San Francisco International Film Festival at the BAMPFA!
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Part of the 59th San Francisco International Film Festival at the BAMPFA!
Du Haibin’s insightful documentary captures five years in the life of a young Maoist zealot in northern China and provides an unforgettable portrait of a nation in transition. As the tumult of the country’s recent history unfolds, cracks in the armor of Zhao’s patriotism appear on multiple fronts. Communist Party corruption scandals, the rise of capitalism, and the inhumane treatment of his family due to a reclamation project erode his bright optimism.
Part of the 59th San Francisco International Film Festival at the BAMPFA!
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Part of the 59th San Francisco International Film Festival at the BAMPFA!
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