Ignore the annoying fuckery which this video is wrapped in. Ignore the “hip” beat, the cheesy audience reaction voice overs and the dramatic editing. This idea is pretty excellent. Would have loved to have been there.

Yes, the Cultural Revolution was a nasty thing, but pretty much perfect subject matter for a ballet.

One of the most powerful and moving ballets from the Great Proletarian Cultural Revolution. It depicts a woman’s journey into the People’s Liberation Army.

See the whole thing on YouTube, start with part 1/15 here.