Looking for Crafts (《寻找手艺》) is a documentary about the story of 199 Chinese craftsmen. 1 it wasn't broadcast on television, you can only watch it online. Although it doesn't show beautiful pictures or exciting scenes, it 2 tells. the story of traditional Chinese craftsmanship and their techniques (技术) . After watching the film, the 3 and faith (信仰) of the traditional culture may deeply touch you.
Zhang Jin, the director of the documentary is from the 4 of Hunan. After living m a modem and busy city for many years, he became nostalgic (怀旧的) for the traditional crafts of his hometown, so he made up his mind to record them. He sold his fat and invited two friends to join him and travelled all over China. The film was made 5 professional (专业的) filming equipment (设备) or a lot of money. 6 is accented narration (带有口音的旁白自) made people felt at home.
In the film you can see an 80-year-old man who makes paper umbrellas with bamboo for the Dai people. Making umbrellas is a (an) 7 process (过程) that includes six steps, but he has insisted on continuing with his hobby for more than 60 years. After watching the film, many people wanted to buy such an umbrella, but the old man was dead.
It's 8 to notice that the hands of these craftsmen are full of wrinkles (皱纹) —these craftsmen are using their lives to 9 our cultural heritage (遗产) . From making a piece of pottery to creating a musical instrument, these crafts are10work.
However, true artists give up their own comfort to11what's in their heart, which is believed to be the real meaning and purpose of making this documentary. The film12people of the importance of craftsmanship and has attracted a lot of attention.
I hope these ancient and wonderful skills will still be alive forever.
