Seven Sins: 7 Performances during 1989 China Avant-Garde Art Exhibition

This documentary centers on the events surrounding the 1989 avant-garde art exhibition at the National Art Museum of China. It highlights how a group of seven artists, excluded from participating, took a stand during the opening ceremony. Their protest coincided with a dramatic moment marked by the sounds of gunfire, illustrating the clash between artistic expression and political authority.

Directed by Wen Pulin, this film delves into themes of counter-culture and the struggles faced by Chinese artists in a restrictive environment. The top cast member, Xiao Lu, is one of the notable figures featured in this exploration of the intersection between art and activism. The film provides insight into the challenges and developments in Chinese art during a transformative period in the country's history.