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Looking for Crafts is a documentary about the story of 199 Chinese craftsmen (手艺人). 1 (
B
) it wasn't broadcast (播送) on television, you can only watch it online. Although it doesn't show beautiful pictures or exciting scenes, it quietly tells the stories of traditional Chinese craftsmen and their skills. After watching the documentary, the faith (信仰) of these craftsmen may deeply 2 (
D
) you.
Zhang Jin, the director of the documentary is from the 3 (
C
) of Hunan. After living in a modern and busy city for many years, he became interested in the traditional crafts of his hometown, so he made up his mind to record them. He sold his flat and invited two friends to join him and travelled around China. The film was made 4 (
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) professional (专业的) filming equipment (设备) or a lot of money. 5 (
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), its accented narration (带有口音的旁白) made people feel 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(n) 6 (
A
) process (过程) that includes six steps, but he has insisted on continuing with his hobby for more than 60 years. After watching the documentary, many people wanted to buy such an umbrella, but the old man was dead.
It's 7 (
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) to notice that the hands of these craftsmen are full of wrinkles (皱纹) — these craftsmen are using their lives to 8 (
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) our cultural heritage (遗产). From making a piece of pottery to creating a musical instrument, these crafts are hard work.
However, true artists 9 (
A
) their own comfort (舒适) to produce what's in their heart, which is believed to be the real meaning and purpose of making this documentary. The documentary 10 (
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) people of the importance of craftsmanship and has attracted a lot of attention.
I hope these ancient and wonderful skills will still be alive in the future.
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