Shanghai Museum craftsmen give historical relics a new lease on life

A documentary titled Masters in the Forbidden City that was recently screened in China sheds light into the intriguing craft of restoring precious relics in the Imperial Palace.

The two-part documentary, comprising a feature film and a three-episode television series, was listed as one of the top 10 documentaries on Douban.com, a major Chinese arts and culture portal.

The program has also propelled some of the personalities on screen to fame. Wang Jin, of the restoration experts featured in the show, has since the documentary's release been invited to numerous television talk shows.