2016 Documentary
Canada/China
1h 19min
Original language: Chinese
A shadow play is a performance made possible by light. Through illuminated paper screens, puppets reenact epic tales of battles, doomed love affairs, and legendary feats. Behind the scenes, a cast of master puppeteers and musicians are busily creating the illusion of life. Yi Cui's exquisite film Of Shadows offers a multiplicity of perspectives on this ancient art form. First there is the play itself, then there are the artists at work, and finally there is the audience, comprised of ancient grannies, little kids and teenagers whose rapt faces, caught in the warm light, complete the story.
| Directed by | Yi Cui |