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Invisible Summit: One Blind Person’s Journey to 8,848 Meters

New documentary Invisible Summit (《看不见的顶峰》) tells the epic story of how Zhang Hong became the first blind Asian person to climb the world’s tallest mountain. On this podcast, director Fan Lixin (Last Train Home) discusses how he filmed Zhang’s extraordinary journey and what he learned during the making of the movie.

author Aladin Farré
Aladin Farré
October 30, 2023

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How writers, bookstore owners, and printers survive in China’s publishing industry

China’s book market is the second largest in the world, with people reading around 6 billion books a year. But how easy is it for small publishers, bookstores, and writers to get a piece of this pie? And how are digital alternatives to physical books impacting writers and small businesses and writers?

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China’s Booming Web Novel Industry

Industry insiders and fans discuss China’s web novel craze, its origins, and the impact of AI

The new documentary “Invisible Summit” (《看不见的顶峰》) tells the epic story of how Zhang Hong became the first blind Asian person to climb the world’s tallest mountain. On this podcast, director Fan Lixin (“Last Train Home”) discusses how he filmed Zhang’s extraordinary journey and what he learned during the making of the movie.

Featuring
Fan Lixin (范立欣): Documentary Director
Liu Yuan (刘元): Producer

Discover more:

Middle Earth episode #78 Revving Up China’s New Biker Culture
Middle Earth episode #72 Film Distribution: How to Succeed at China’s Box Office

Middle Earth is made by China Compass Productions and hosted by Aladin Farré. If you have a China-themed cultural project like shooting your next documentary or you are looking for a specific talent, please get in touch!

With thanks to Sean Calvo for music support.

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