The Way of the Shaman Drum
鼓韵关东
Synopsis
During the Cultural Revolution in China in the late 20th century, ethnic Manchu people were persecuted and forced to give up such cultural traditions as the shaman dance (tiao tchin, meaning "spirit-jumping" or "god's dance"). However, on Changbai Mountain in Northeast China, a farmer named Guan Yunde decided to start designing and building traditional Manchu shaman drums. At age 70, he is one of a minority of ethnic Manchu people in China's Jilin province, and one of the few people keeping the Manchu shamanic tradition alive.
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- Director
- João Meirinhos
- Original Title
- 鼓韵关东
- Release Date
- 01/01/2017
- Spoken Languages
- Mandarin
- Runtime
- 13m
- Production Studios
- Filmes Sombra
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
João Meirinhos
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João Meirinhos
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What is The Way of the Shaman Drum about?
During the Cultural Revolution in China in the late 20th century, ethnic Manchu people were persecuted and forced to give up such cultural traditions as the shaman dance (tiao tchin, meaning "spirit-jumping" or "god's dance"). However, on Changbai Mountain in Northeast China, a farmer named Guan Yunde decided to start designing and building traditional Manchu shaman drums. At age 70, he is one of a minority of ethnic Manchu people in China's Jilin province, and one of the few people keeping the Manchu shamanic tradition alive.
Who directed The Way of the Shaman Drum?
The Way of the Shaman Drum was directed by João Meirinhos.
Who stars in The Way of the Shaman Drum?
The principal cast of The Way of the Shaman Drum includes Guan Yunde.
When was The Way of the Shaman Drum released and how long is it?
The Way of the Shaman Drum was released in 2017 with a total runtime of 13m.