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Transcendence (2012 film)

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Transcendence
超越那一天
Directed byBai Qiang
Produced byBai Qiang
StarringCui Jian
CountryChina
LanguageMandarin

Transcendence (超越那一天 chāoyuè nà yītiān) is a 2012 3D concert film and documentary on the "Father of Chinese Rock" Cui Jian. Produced and directed by Bai Qiang.[1] Cui Jian was persuaded to allow 3D filming of the concert after seeing U2's 3D concert.[citation needed]

The film was screened in Beijing in May 2012 to a limited audience,[2] and expected to release September 2012,[3] but was not fully commercially released until May 3, 2013.[4]

References

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  1. ^ Chinese 3D film questions price of China’s growth via music July 30, 2012 "‘Transcendence’ is a Chinese 3D movie that looks at how Bob Dylan inspired musician Cui Jian symbolised China’s gradual acceptance of western influences in the early 1980s"
  2. ^ Jonathan Landreth (May 17, 2012). "Echoes of Tiananmen, on Film, Face Hurdles in China". The New York Times. Retrieved May 18, 2012.
  3. ^ "Cui Jian Gets a 3D concert film and documentary". Asia Pacific Arts. 2011-03-24.
  4. ^ China Box Office: 'Iron Man 3' and 'So Young' Drive Record-Breaking Week May 6, 2013 "Beyond the blockbusters, however, a minor hit could come in the shape of Transcendence, a 3D musical documentary revolving around a concert of Cui Jian, one of China’s most revered independent musical icons well-known for his politically charged songs."