Under the Sun

In the Looking China 2024 film titled, “Under The Sun” attempts to explore the ruins of the ancient, Beiting Imperial City ruins.

The film aims to highlight the eerie and existential beauty of ruin complex. The documentary follows two employees of the new museum, that was constructed 4 kilometres away from the ruin complex itself.

Those employees (a museum guide and a driver) are asked about the history of the site and what it means to them personally. Moreover, the film tackles the idea that history shouldn’t exclusively be read as a factual telling of events and characters, but it should humanise the past.