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Chengyi Zhen

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Since it came to power in mainland China in 1949, the Chinese Communist Party has been unceasing in its persecution of religious faith. It has frantically arrested and murdered Christians, expelled and abused missionaries operating in China, confiscated and burned countless copies of the Bible, sealed up and demolished church buildings, and tried to eradicate all house churches. A great number of Christians in house churches have been arrested and persecuted. This documentary describes the real experience of a Chinese Christian, Yang Huizhi who was arrested by the CCP government, tortured, and died from her mistreatment because of her belief in God. After Yang Huizhi died, the CCP government falsely claimed that her death had been the result of a heart attack. Her family wanted to seek justice for her, but were ultimately scared into keeping quiet because of the CCP's threats. This exquisitely-shot documentary attempts to recreate what really happened at the time, and provides a profound reflection of the flagrant encroachment of the religious beliefs and human rights of Chinese Christians. It is a window to understanding the true lives of Chinese Christians and Christian families, as well as a reflection-rarely seen in recent years-of the experiences and emotions of Chinese Christians who have been persecuted as a result of their faith.
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Christian Movie: the Dark Hour Before the Dawn (2017)
Chengyi Zhen is known for The Cover-up (2017), The City Will Be Overthrown (2017) and Nyendo za Mateso ya Kidini Nchini China: Mhalifu ni Nani? (2017).
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    • Known for

    The Cover-up (2017)
    The Cover-up
    8.8
    • Production Department
    • 2017
    The City Will Be Overthrown (2017)
    The City Will Be Overthrown
    8.6
    • Production Department
    • 2017
    Nyendo za Mateso ya Kidini Nchini China: Mhalifu ni Nani? (2017)
    Nyendo za Mateso ya Kidini Nchini China: Mhalifu ni Nani?
    Short
    • Production Department
    • 2017
    Nyendo za Mateso ya Kidini Nchini China (2017)
    Nyendo za Mateso ya Kidini Nchini China
    • Relative
    • 2017

    Credits

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    Production Department

    • Saa ya Giza Kabla ya Mapambazuko (2018)
      Saa ya Giza Kabla ya Mapambazuko
      Short
      • production assistant
      • 2018
    • Nyendo za Mateso ya Kidini Nchini China: Mhalifu ni Nani? (2017)
      Nyendo za Mateso ya Kidini Nchini China: Mhalifu ni Nani?
      Short
      • production assistant
      • 2017
    • The Cover-up (2017)
      The Cover-up
      8.8
      • production assistant
      • 2017
    • The City Will Be Overthrown (2017)
      The City Will Be Overthrown
      8.6
      • production assistant
      • 2017
    • Christian Movie: the Dark Hour Before the Dawn (2017)
      Christian Movie: the Dark Hour Before the Dawn
      8.9
      Short
      • production assistant
      • 2017
    • Who Is the Culprit? (2017)
      Who Is the Culprit?
      8.3
      Video
      • production assistant
      • 2017
    • Chronicles of Religious Persecution in China (2017)
      Chronicles of Religious Persecution in China
      8.4
      • production assistant
      • 2017

    Actor

    • The One Who Holds Sovereignty Over Everything (2018)
      The One Who Holds Sovereignty Over Everything
      8.1
      • Magi
      • 2018
    • Kanisa la Nafsi Tatu ni Mwavuli Wangu (2018)
      Kanisa la Nafsi Tatu ni Mwavuli Wangu
      Short
      • 2018
    • Saa ya Giza Kabla ya Mapambazuko (2018)
      Saa ya Giza Kabla ya Mapambazuko
      Short
      • Relative
      • 2018
    • Nyendo za Mateso ya Kidini Nchini China (2017)
      Nyendo za Mateso ya Kidini Nchini China
      • Relative
      • 2017
    • The City Will Be Overthrown (2017)
      The City Will Be Overthrown
      8.6
      • Zhao Liang
      • 2017
    • The Three-Self Church Is My Umbrella (2017)
      The Three-Self Church Is My Umbrella
      8.9
      Short
      • 2017

    Videos5

    Zulu Christian Movie "Umlando Wokuhlushwa Ngenxa Yenkolo eChina" (Iziqeshana)
    Trailer 1:37
    Zulu Christian Movie "Umlando Wokuhlushwa Ngenxa Yenkolo eChina" (Iziqeshana)
    Zulu Christian Movie "IHORA LOBUMNYAMA PHAMBI KOKUSA" (Iziqeshana)
    Trailer 1:28
    Zulu Christian Movie "IHORA LOBUMNYAMA PHAMBI KOKUSA" (Iziqeshana)
    Zulu Christian Movie "IHORA LOBUMNYAMA PHAMBI KOKUSA" (Iziqeshana)
    Trailer 1:28
    Zulu Christian Movie "IHORA LOBUMNYAMA PHAMBI KOKUSA" (Iziqeshana)
    Zulu Christian Movie "Umlando Wokuhlushwa Ngenxa Yenkolo eChina"
    Trailer 1:42
    Zulu Christian Movie "Umlando Wokuhlushwa Ngenxa Yenkolo eChina"
    Christian Movie "The Dark Hour Before the Dawn"
    Trailer 1:28
    Christian Movie "The Dark Hour Before the Dawn"
    Christian Video "Chronicles of Religious Persecution in China"
    Trailer 1:37
    Christian Video "Chronicles of Religious Persecution in China"

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