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.

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