I am from Xinjiang on the Silk Road

I am from Xinjiang on the Silk Road
我从新疆来
GenreDocumentary
Written byKurbanjan Samat
Directed byKurbanjan Samat[2]
Country of originChina
Original languageChinese
No. of seasons1
No. of episodes6
Production
ProducerWang Yanyu
Production locationXinjiang
CinematographyWang Lu
Editors
  • Liu Yingbing
  • Zhao Yinhu
  • Qin Hailong
Running time25 minutes
Production companyShanghai Jianghan Culture Investment Development Co.
Original release
NetworkCCTV-9, Tencent Video, IQiyi, LeTV
Release22 June 2016 (2016-06-22)[1]

I am from Xinjiang on the Silk Road (Simplified Chinese: 我从新疆来) is a documentary telling the story of Xinjiang people in contemporary China. The film focuses on the perspective of these individuals in order to show how they integrate themselves into society with different nationalities and cultures.[3][4][5] A book has been published based on the series. It records the experiences of the photographer Kurbanjan Samat and 100 of his Xinjiang subjects who work and live in Mainland China on which I am from Xinjiang on the Silk Road is based.[6][7]

The six-episode documentary was produced by Shanghai Jianghan Culture Investment Development Co. Ltd. and was jointly produced by the People's Political Consultative Conference Culture Media Co., Ltd., Suizhong Holdings, and the Beijing Dianyi Culture Communication Center. Director Chen Xiaoqing of A Bite of China served as advisor, director and actor; Chen Jianbin as artistic director; Tong Liya as the actress; and initiator of the Yanran Fund Li Yapeng as the co-producer. The former author Kurbanjan Semat was the general director and chief producer.[8]

Background

The documentary series was planned and directed by a Uygur, Kurbanjan Samat (قۇربانجان سەمەت). The original story of more than 100 ordinary Xinjiang people working and living in different ethnic groups and occupations; they were recorded in shots by Kurbanjan.[9] He has stated that "With the recent frequent violent terrorist incidents, people no longer care about the beautiful scenery of Xinjiang." Stating that it destroys Xinjiang's public image.[10][11]

Episodes

The documentary I am from Xinjiang on the Silk Road portrays the lives of individuals from Xinjiang, spanning the past three decades. These individuals have relocated to major urban centers, such as Beijing, Shanghai, and Guangzhou.

Season 1

The series includes six episodes with each episode concluding three stories of people. On the first episode, it was told that Abrati, the founder of the Guangzhou Flying club, used to be a dancer but decided to pursue his dream to learn how to become a paragliding coach.

Season 2

The documentary I am Going to Xinjiang was produced by the Shanghai Jianghange Culture Company.[12] It tells the story of ordinary people in China and also presents a story within the "One Belt One Road" style along the route. Kurbanjan Semat, who served as general director and chief producer, said that the shooting style is similar to I am from Xinjiang on the Silk Road.[12] I am Going to Xinjiang will hold a documentary premiere at the Great Hall of the People in March 2018 and will officially air on the CCTV-9 and in online media, such as Tencent and IQIYI.[13]

Season 3

The third season of the documentary film was planned to start in 2018.[12]

Awards

  • On 11 November 2016, I am from Xinjiang on the Silk Road won the 22nd China Television Documentary Award for Best Micro-Recording Works.[14]
  • On 12 June 2017, I am from Xinjiang on the Silk Road won the 2016 Outstanding Domestic Documentary.[15]

Reviews

The movie director, Chen Xiaoqing, has said that "Kurbanjan is my colleague and we work together for many years. As a photographer with outstanding talent, Kurbanjan is keen, diligent, and kind. As a Uighur youth, he has always had his own unique and profound understanding of the changes that have taken place in Xinjiang these years. This 'I come from Xinjiang' is his expression after a long period of precipitation. It is a true documentary."[16]

A Chinese journalist, Bai Yansong, said that when he was "reading news, Xinjiang is sometimes very distant; when reading this book, Xinjiang is very familiar! In these pictures and texts, there is no one else but ourselves. It is unclear what these stories will change, but these stories appear before us and themselves are changes!"[16] Jackie Chan, a famous martial artist, has stated about the movie: "This book records 100 stories with heart and photos, recording love and peace."[16]

References

  1. ^ "我从新疆来 (豆瓣)". movie.douban.com (in Chinese). Retrieved 16 March 2018.
  2. ^ Xu, Fan (8 May 2018). "All roads lead to Xinjiang". China Daily. Retrieved 9 May 2018.
  3. ^ "大型纪录片《我从新疆来》在京首映-新华网". www.xinhuanet.com. Archived from the original on 16 March 2018. Retrieved 16 March 2018.
  4. ^ Pei, Yan (30 May 2015). Mingyang, Wang (ed.). "《我从新疆来》新书发布会现场报道_新闻中心_中国网" [Live report of the new book launch of "I am from Xinjiang on the Silk Road"]. www.china.com.cn. Archived from the original on 16 March 2018. Retrieved 16 March 2018.
  5. ^ "我从新疆来". v.qq.com (in Chinese (China)). Retrieved 16 March 2018.
  6. ^ Sämät, Qurbanjan (16 October 2014). 我从新疆来. Chinese national geography (Di 1 ban ed.). Bei jing: Zhong xin chu ban she. ISBN 978-7-5086-4751-7.
  7. ^ 网易 (27 June 2016). "库尔班江的纪录片:希望孩子在没有偏见中长大_网易新闻" [Kurbanjan's documentary: I hope my children can grow up without prejudice]. news.163.com. Archived from the original on 16 March 2018. Retrieved 16 March 2018.
  8. ^ Pandong, Gong (12 June 2015). "《我从新疆来》大型纪录片在上海电视节发布推介" [The large-scale documentary "I Come from Xinjiang" was launched at the Shanghai TV Festival].
  9. ^ "库尔班江·赛买提：我从新疆来_焦点人物_腾讯网". news.qq.com. Retrieved 16 March 2018.
  10. ^ "新疆人：离开家乡才会被打上家乡的标签" [Xinjiang people: Only when you leave your hometown will you be labeled as your hometown]. Sohu. 1 April 2014. Archived from the original on 16 March 2018.
  11. ^ "《我从新疆来》新书发布：全新解读"阳光新疆"". book.sina.com.cn. Retrieved 16 March 2018.
  12. ^ a b c "大型纪录片《我到新疆去》将于今年首播_手机凤凰网" [The large-scale documentary "I am Going to Xinjiang" will premiere this year]. inews.ifeng.com. Retrieved 16 March 2018.
  13. ^ "这里是他们说的远方，是我们的家——《我到新疆去》即将首映" [This is the distant place they talk about, and it is our home—— "I am Going to Xinjiang" is about to premiere].
  14. ^ 网易. "《我从新疆来》斩获大奖 "江汗格"厚积薄发_网易娱乐". ent.163.com. Retrieved 16 March 2018.
  15. ^ 网易. "上海电视节丨这些年度优秀国产纪录片受到了表彰_网易新闻". news.163.com. Retrieved 16 March 2018.
  16. ^ a b c Wen, Xin (22 May 2015). Xiangdong, Su (ed.). "我从新疆来_新闻中心_中国网". www.china.com.cn. Archived from the original on 16 March 2018. Retrieved 16 March 2018.

Synonym of the six episodes for the first season