2024 | China | Documentary

Birthday Cakes from China

  • Mandarin, English, Cantonese English 26 mins
  • Director | Shengjia Zhang
  • Writer | Shengjia Zhang, Shi Sun
  • Producer | Shengjia Zhang

STATUS: Completed

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Why do we love to celebrate birthdays with cakes? A witty exploration of a specific culinary cultural history, with surprising parallels to fast food and propaganda.

Cultural History Birthday Traditions Western Influence Chinese Customs Archival Footage