The Way of the Shaman Drum (2017)

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.

Director: João Meirinhos
Genre: Documentary
Runtime: 13 min
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Production: Filmes Sombra
Language: 普通话
Original Language: zh

Keywords

china, mountain village, craftsman, drum, manchuria, shaman, farmer, manchu, shamanism, family legacy, traditional culture, ethnic minority, cultural preservation

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Frequently Asked Questions

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 Way of the Shaman Drum stars Guan Yunde.
How long is The Way of the Shaman Drum?
The Way of the Shaman Drum has a runtime of 13m (13 minutes).
What genre is The Way of the Shaman Drum?
The Way of the Shaman Drum is a Documentary film.