The Calligraphy Master(2015)

The Calligraphy Master Synopsis

A compelling biopic about Qi Gong, China’s most prestigious calligrapher and ink painter. This biopic follows the middle and later years of the life of Qi Gong (1912-2005), China’s most prestigious calligrapher and ink painter, whose dedication to teaching his art influenced many generations of artists. A lifelong yet unconcerned victim of forgery (‘they do it better than me’), Qi Gong suffered for his calling, particularly during the Cultural Revolution. Yet throughout his life he showed a tolerance and generosity of spirit that made him a beloved teacher and an icon for traditional Chinese Culture.

The Calligraphy Master (2015) is a drama film directed by Ding Yinnan, released on September 10, 2015 with a runtime of 1h 40m. It stars Enran Ma, Zhang Ge and Sun Jifeng. Viewers rate it 6.5 out of 10 across 2 ratings.