The Children of the Beijing Opera

Don Kent

Overview

As conceived and shot by Christian Dumais-Lvowski and Don Kent, this documentary marks one of a very few to provide rare insights into operatic education in China. The film enters the Beijing Opera School, carrying the audience through a "typical day for students" that includes performances; rehearsals; makeup lessons; courses in music, acrobatics and dance; and much more. What emerges is a portrait of an educational system so rigid and hyper-disciplined that it could give American military academies a run for their money.

Product Details

Release Date:	09/09/2008
UPC:	3760115300385
Original Release:	2007
Source:	Bel Air Classiques
Region Code:	A
Sound:	[stereo]
Language:	English
Time:	0:52:00

Cast & Crew

Performance Credits

Technical Credits

François Duplat	Producer
Patricia Houtart	Producer
Antoine Rodet	Sound/Sound Designer