Why in China marriage comes often with divorce | VPRO Documentary

In Chinese dreams, documentary maker and China expert Ruben Terlou travel further through China, driven by his fascination for the Chinese and with the rapidly changing society as a compass. According to the Chinese dream of President Xi, the Chinese should marry and start a family. But with a surplus of men and an increasing number of divorces, “the family as the cornerstone of society“ has not quite succeeded. Ruben wonders how it is possible that almost five million marriages per year in China are blown up. He travels with a judge in the countryside, attends divorce cases in a court of law and sets off with a so-called “mistress hunter.“ In a “love hospital“ in the mega city of Shanghai he sees a relationship therapist in action. Original title: Liefde in tijden van vooruitgang Director and Sound: Jeroen de Greef Presentation and Photography: Ruben Terlou Camera: Peter Vancraesbeek & Joost van Herwijnen Editing: Jan van der weken Research: René van ´t Erve Executive producer: Marit Gerritsen Production: Jorike Verlaan Mixage: Joost Oskamp Colour correction: John Thorberg On VPRO broadcast you will find nonfiction videos with English subtitles, French subtitles and Spanish subtitles, such as documentaries, short interviews and documentary series. This channel offers some of the best travel series from the Dutch broadcaster VPRO. Our series explore cultures from all over the world. VPRO storytellers have lived abroad for years with an open mind and endless curiosity, allowing them to become one with their new country. Thanks to these qualities, they are the perfect guides to let you experience a place and culture through the eyes of a local. Uncovering the soul of a country, through an intrinsic and honest connection, is what VPRO and its presenters do best. So subscribe to our channel, and we will be delighted to share our adventures with you! more information at Visit additional youtube channels bij VPRO broadcast: VPRO Broadcast: VPRO Metropolis: VPRO Documentary: VPRO World Stories: VPRO Extra: VPRO VG (world music): VPRO 3voor12 (alternative music): VPRO 3voor12 extra (music stories):