Zhu Yiwei

Yang Fudong, one of the most influential contemporary artists in China, is known for his epic black-and-white films and photographs, which straddle the worlds of contemporary art installation and cinema. Moving Mountains is a 46-minute, black-and-white film, accompanied by photographs from the film set, drawings and props. The film is inspired by the ancient tale of a man, seeking to move a mountain, and extolls the virtues of perseverance and collective action. The artist makes this story a poetic reflection upon human nature and the shifting values to which it can be subjected.

Rural college student Li Xinyi flees home to escape an arranged marriage and her controlling family. During her escape, she accidentally crosses paths with billionaire CEO Gu Hansong, who quickly becomes drawn to her. After a chance encounter and a misunderstanding that pulls them apart, Xinyi discovers she is pregnant with his child—bringing their lives back together in an unexpected twist of fate.