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The Calligraphy Master

Genres

Drama

Overview

A compelling biopic about Qi Gong, China’s most prestigious calligrapher and ink painter. This biopic follows the middle and later years of the life of Qi Gong (1912-2005), China’s most prestigious calligrapher and ink painter, whose dedication to teaching his art influenced many generations of artists. A lifelong yet unconcerned victim of forgery (‘they do it better than me’), Qi Gong suffered for his calling, particularly during the Cultural Revolution. Yet throughout his life he showed a tolerance and generosity of spirit that made him a beloved teacher and an icon for traditional Chinese Culture.

Details

Budget

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Revenue

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Runtime

100 min

Release Date

2015-09-10

Status

Released

Original Language

Chinese

Vote Count

1

Vote Average

6

Cast
Meet the talented actors who bring the movie to life.

Enran Ma

Jigong (old)

Zhang Ge

Sergeant

Sun Jifeng

章先生

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