Moving Mountains

Yang Fudong, one of the most influential contemporary artists in China, is known for his epic black-and-white films and photographs, which straddle the worlds of contemporary art installation and cinema. Moving Mountains is a 46-minute, black-and-white film, accompanied by photographs from the film set, drawings and props. The film is inspired by the ancient tale of a man, seeking to move a mountain, and extolls the virtues of perseverance and collective action. The artist makes this story a poetic reflection upon human nature and the shifting values to which it can be subjected.

Cast

Wan Qian Mother Wan Shengli The Foolish Old Man

Hu Wen Strong Young Man

Zou Kai Strong Young Man

Gong Suning Strong Young Man

Sun Wei Strong Young Man

Jia Shunzhi Strong Young Man

Sun Yansheng Strong Young Man

Wang Zihao Son

Shao He Zhijie Son

Zhu Yiwei Strong Young Man

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