The Calligraphy Lesson
Director: Chin Chin Ip
United States, 2023, 9 min
Festival Year:2024
Synopsis
The delicate strokes of Chinese calligraphy characters—traditional symbols of wisdom—help the children understand complex modern issues.
The film touches upon themes of immigration, education, parenting, and the universal human desire for belonging and freedom.
As the black ink settles on the paper and the art of calligraphy is kept alive by a new generation, the characters’ interconnected personal stories unfold...
About the director
Ashley (Chin Chin) Ip, producer, writer and director based in Brooklyn, New York.
Ashley worked in the fashion world and later in journalism, now commercial directing and editing.
Drawing from her rich Chinese heritage and juxtaposing it with modern society, Ashley seeks to share the tales of characters who overcome challenges with the support of compassionate humans and a leap of faith.
Notes
Age: 13+