The Beauty of Rituals
Mar 17, 1981 · 23m
Director
Chang Chao-TangOverview
"The Beauty of Rituals" (《祭典之美》) by Chang Chao-tang (張照堂) surveys Taiwanese folk festivals across regions and seasons, framing them through the perspectives of archaeologist Chen Chi-lu (陳奇祿), choreographer Lin Hwai-min (林懷民), psychologist Yu Te-hui (余德慧), and painter Shiy De-jinn (席德進). The script and voiceover by Chiang Hsun (蔣勳) articulate the symbolic and affective dimensions of traditional belief.With music by Ma Shui-long (馬水龍), Chou Wen-chung (周文中), Kitaro (喜多郎), and Mike Oldfield, the film juxtaposes Eastern and Western sonic forms, re-mediating ritual as a dynamic contemporary cultural field.
Cast of The Beauty of Rituals
Crew of The Beauty of Rituals
About The Beauty of Rituals
What is The Beauty of Rituals about?
"The Beauty of Rituals" (《祭典之美》) by Chang Chao-tang (張照堂) surveys Taiwanese folk festivals across regions and seasons, framing them through the perspectives of archaeologist Chen Chi-lu (陳奇祿), choreographer Lin Hwai-min (林懷民), psychologist Yu Te-hui (余德慧), and painter Shiy De-jinn (席德進). The script and voiceover by Chiang Hsun (蔣勳) articulate the symbolic and affective dimensions of traditional…
When was The Beauty of Rituals released?
The Beauty of Rituals was released on March 17, 1981.
How long is The Beauty of Rituals?
The Beauty of Rituals runs 23 minutes.
Who directed The Beauty of Rituals?
The Beauty of Rituals was directed by Chang Chao-Tang.
Who is in the cast of The Beauty of Rituals?
The cast of The Beauty of Rituals includes Lin Hwai-min (self), 陳奇祿 (self), 席德進 (self) and 余德慧.