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Eternal Spring

  • 2022
  • 1h 26m
IMDb RATING
6.9/10
1.8K
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Eternal Spring (2022)
Based around the animation of Chinese artist Daxiong, the film centres on Falun Gong's 2002 hijacking of broadcast television stations in Changchun, and China's continued repression of ethnic and religious minority groups.
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Falun Gong practitioners were persecuted in China, they tried to tell the truth but they were kidnapped, some Falun Gong practitioners died.Falun Gong practitioners were persecuted in China, they tried to tell the truth but they were kidnapped, some Falun Gong practitioners died.Falun Gong practitioners were persecuted in China, they tried to tell the truth but they were kidnapped, some Falun Gong practitioners died.

  • Director
    • Jason Loftus
  • Writer
    • Jason Loftus
  • Stars
    • Henry Guo
    • Shi Jian
    • Yu Feng
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  • IMDb RATING
    6.9/10
    1.8K
    YOUR RATING
    • Director
      • Jason Loftus
    • Writer
      • Jason Loftus
    • Stars
      • Henry Guo
      • Shi Jian
      • Yu Feng
    • 141User reviews
    • 25Critic reviews
    • 71Metascore
  • See production info at IMDbPro
    • Awards
      • 15 wins & 16 nominations total

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    Henry Guo
    • Jin Xuezhe 'Mr. White'
    Shi Jian
    • Liang
    Yu Feng
    • Little Wei
    Tan Junfeng
    • Zhang Wen
    Yu Zhicheng
    • Lei Ming
    Tony Bai
    • Liu Weiming
    Zhang Yuhuan
    • Aunt Zhou
    Xiao Yanrong
    • Sister Chen
    Masha Loftus
    • Liang's wife…
    Evelyn Guo
    • Liang's daughter
    Tan Dabao
    • Young Daxiong
    Tan Erbao
    • Boy at the winter festival
    Zheng Zhi
    • Police in orange jacket
    Daxiong
    • Self
    Ben Li
    • Taxi driver
    • Director
      • Jason Loftus
    • Writer
      • Jason Loftus
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    10eileenjjsx

    very good and touching movie

    I was so touched and shocked by this movie. In China,the Evil CCP persecated so many people,especially Falun Dafa practioners,only falu dafa paractioner can stand up and insist on their faith,even though so difficult,but they never give up.very good movie!recommend!

    The Mandarin and English language animated documentary "Eternal Spring" has been selected as Canada's best international feature film entry for the upcoming 95th Oscar Awards. It was released worldwide. Combining present-day footage with 3D animation inspired by Daxiong's art, Eternal Spring retraces the event on its 20th anniversary, and brings to life an unprecedented story of defiance told through harrowing eyewitness accounts of persecution and incredible artistry. Eternal Spring is an exhilarating tale of determination to speak up for political and religious freedoms, no matter the cost.
    10vinw96

    Touches your deep heart

    It is so unique that it touches your deep heart. I like the way the animation portrays real history and truth. The spirit extends the feeling and imagination, and you realize that the real story happened. It is beyond words to describe the feelings that move your tears flowing down your face. Thank the producer for bringing us such a soul-touched film in the current world.

    From the artist's perspective, the animation visualization is also an excellent credit for this film. I like the transition part that enhances the connection of the story. And the angle of camera movement is just at the right time and point.

    You have to come to see it and feel it, and you'll think that it is worth the time to watch it.
    10adelmansilla

    A beautiful, heart-breaking masterpiece

    Eternal Spring is a unique masterpiece. Through a skillful combination of animation, real-life footage, and heart-breaking interviews, the film manages to make the story and its characters come to life on the screen and in the heart of the spectators. Looking at the beautiful drawings as a spectator, one reconnects to his or her own childhood memories and builds a deeper connection with the people who had to and ARE STILL GOING through this brutal perspecution. Those grim memories become even more real through animated characters' lives, than real-life pictures and real news coverage.

    As a precious takeaway, the movie reminded me that real heroes are those whose strength is kind, pure, and transcending the self. And that strength is most of the time is not seen on the surface, but can make far-reaching changes. Carrying this beautiful message with me through the day helps me to be stronger in my kindness, tolerance, and in my care for the ones around me.

    A huge thank-you to the creators of the movie!
    10shulanzhong

    A great movie, very touching, absolutely extraordinary

    The movie Eternal Spring is using an unique form and telling a great story. The documentary recorded the group of people are so brave, so benevolent, and... I admire all of these people and the director as well as the painter. Thank you very much for bringing this great story to us!

    I really like the drawings that the movie used to present the story's background. I remembered that it's a city in China that has tramway. We don't have it in New York city. I feel that the city is cold, but people has warm hearts. Especially the group of young people who risked their lives to bring people the hope. A sad story but make me feel warm in heart.
    10judithchitingcheung

    Moving, eye-opening and must see

    Eternal Spring is a beautiful film with incredible visuals and animation. It's very eye-opening on what those in China face when they dare to stand up to the government. For those who assume this is propaganda, I would encourage you to actually watch the film because these are true stories that everyday people experience in real life. The film will bring tears to your eyes and inspire you to stand up for what you believe is right.

    For a documentary, it's very unique as all the scenes they don't have footage for are done in a really unique style of comic book art. The film also plays like a real like heist story keeping you on the edge of your seat.

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      Official submission of Canada for the 'Best International Feature Film' category of the 95th Academy Awards in 2023.
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    • Release date
      • September 23, 2022 (Canada)
    • Country of origin
      • Canada
    • Official sites
      • The Hot Docs URL for Eternal Spring
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    • Languages
      • Mandarin
      • English
    • Also known as
      • Wieczna wiosna
    • Production companies
      • Lofty Sky Pictures
      • Téléfilm Canada
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      • $2,462
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      1 hour 26 minutes
    • Color
      • Color
    • Sound mix
      • Dolby Digital

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