Young Masters: Shibi
Young Masters is an original series commissioned by NOWNESS China focusing on traditional Chinese cultures, and how they continue to be defined by a new generation of the country's youth. High above the clouds in a village in Mao County in Sichuan Prefecture, a post-90’s generation of young cultural guardians work to uphold the values and traditions of ancient Qiang culture. These cultural guardians, known as a ‘Shibi’, remain especially vital for a culture whose knowledge and language exist merely through practice and in sound, and without script. The role of a Shibi involves that of a priest, alongside folk rap, singing, and dance performances, amongst others. As a result, Qiang people have endowed them with a sacred status, believing that they possess a psychic power.
Year: 2021
Genre: Documentary
Studio: Nowness
Director: Shijun Jia
Cast: Erma Zex
Crew: Shaway Yeh (Producer), Yaohui (Executive Producer), Shijun Jia (Director), Frida Liao (Commissioning Editor), Yang Yin (First Assistant "A" Camera), Mo Lv (Editor)
Runtime: 5 minutes
Release: Jan 21, 2021
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Popularity: 0
Country: China
Language: 普通话
Budget: 0
Revenue: 0
