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Examination
The beginning of the 20th century. A village in the mountain. The young barrel maker Liyu is to be examined by the local craftsmen. They approve the barrel he has made, blindfold. They give him "the craftsman's belt". At the beginning, nobody considers him a master.
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Plot Summary
The film is a short documentary that examines the process of a "difficult child" being evaluated by a psychiatrist and a pediatrician in a clinical setting. It follows the examination as the child is subjected to various tests and observations.
Critical Reception
As a short documentary from 1971 with limited distribution and accessibility, specific critical reception data is scarce. It is primarily recognized within the context of its subject matter concerning child psychology and examination practices of the era.
What Reviewers Say
Offers a clinical look at child psychological assessment.
Documentary style provides a factual, observational approach.
Historical insight into diagnostic methods of the early 1970s.
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Fun Fact
The film is notable for its direct, observational approach to a sensitive topic, aiming to demystify the process of child psychological evaluation for a wider audience.
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