The Legacy of Peking Opera

Director/Screenwriter: Xing Chuan
Genre: Documentary
Running Time: 96 minutes
Year of Production: 2025

Synopsis:
Told through the eyes of a new generation of Peking Opera enthusiasts, this documentary retraces and reimagines the artistic journey of the legendary master Cheng Yanqiu, one of the founders of the Cheng School of Peking Opera. Blending tradition and youth, the film explores how Cheng’s artistic spirit endures across a century, inspiring young performers who bring fresh energy and vision to the future of this timeless art form.

Awards & Honors:

• Selected as a 2022 Beijing Cultural Excellence Project

• Supported by the 2023 Publicity Department of China (CPC) Cultural Industry Development Fund – Film and Television Development Program