Hermits
Director He Shiping
Countries China
Duration 88 min
Synopsis
25 years ago, American writer Bill Porter came to Zhongnan Mountains to look for modern Chinese hermits. He discovered that the 2000-year-old hermit tradition is still well-kept, as dozens of monks and nuns continued to lead solitary lives in quiet contemplation of their faith deep in the mountains. 4 years later, he wrote a book about his travel and discovery. In 2014, Bill Porter revisited Zhongnan Mountains... No music, no narration, this plain documentary follows him on his recent return—a total immersion in a hidden world, with insightful conversations with the hermits. Encouraging words, intimate and inspiring; imagine the Sierra dotted with solitary meditators!
25 years ago, American writer Bill Porter came to Zhongnan Mountains to look for modern Chinese hermits. He discovered that the 2000-year-old hermit tradition is still well-kept, as dozens of monks and nuns continued to lead solitary lives in quiet contemplation of their faith deep in the mountains. 4 years later, he wrote a book about his travel and discovery. In 2014, Bill Porter revisited Zhongnan Mountains... No music, no narration, this plain documentary follows him on his recent return—a total immersion in a hidden world, with insightful conversations with the hermits. Encouraging words, intimate and inspiring; imagine the Sierra dotted with solitary meditators!