Reel China Collection- Volume 1
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Today, communist ideals are thrown over board, one by one. They are replaced with a strange mixture of ultra-liberal recipes and Chinese solidarity, the ideology of which is yet to be written. This is the backdrop for an outstanding collection of compelling documentaries by Chinese filmmakers that tell us about the joys and sorrows, the highs and lows, the dreams and the deceptions of ordinary Chinese people. Documentaries include: Parkour Jumpers A film by HAO Zhi Qiang In many of today’s cities around the world, for the young, Parkour has become a hobby they relate to easily, a different activity offering a new identity. Beyond boundaries and religions, this extreme sport allows youngsters to create their own universe, far away from the old-fashioned and banal world of grown-ups. Here in Urumqi, the Capital of Xinjiang, China’s Muslim province, we follow the adventures of a few young Uighurs who unite to form a small Parkour team that has big ambitions. Forever Runner: LU Chiu's Battle For A New Life A film by JANG Dajung LU Chiu is 32 when she starts to run with the sports team of her Taiwanese company. Very quickly she recognizes her passion for the sport and over a few years becomes the most celebrated
