"Beijing Drifters: Chronicles of Survival in China"

Author: Bian Qingkui
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Publish Date: 2005-01-01
Features:
· Do you know how the current pop music charts are created?
· How did she, who was once unknown, become a household name overnight?
· Are painters destined to be associated with poverty?
· What are the rules of the game between actresses and male directors?
· Do you also want to venture to Beijing to become a famous pop star or actress?
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They don’t have money, but they have ideals.
They don’t have status, but they have hope.
They aren’t understood, but they have independent personalities.
They can lose everything, but they can never be without art.
This is China’s first comprehensive documentary work showcasing the emotional lives of artists who have come to Beijing. A group of young people from other provinces, driven by their passion for art, bravely left their hometowns to pursue their artistic dreams in the capital. However, the harsh realities of society force them to become subway singers, beggar painters, working models, and background actors. They live in precarious circumstances, enduring humiliation, yet they never give up on their pursuit of art.
This book reveals the little-known inner workings of the entertainment industry, the art world, and other fields, offering valuable insights for both aspiring artists and general readers.