The Peony Pavilion
牡丹亭
Synopsis
A young aristocrat is seduced by a young man who appeared to her in a dream one spring afternoon. Captive of this impossible love, the young girl is dying of melancholy. But the constancy of her love is stronger than death; she wins the pity of the judge of the underworld, manages to find her lover and come back to life. The opera "The Peony Pavilion" was composed in 1598 by the poet Tang Xianzu (1550-1617), one of the greatest playwrights of the Ming period. Of all the forms of Chinese opera that have followed one another since the 12th century, the kunqu is the one that best preserves the image of a classical art highly appreciated in educated circles for its musical, literary and gestural refinement.
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Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Alain Mazars
- Screenplay & Story
- Alain Mazars
- Original Title
- 牡丹亭
- Spoken Languages
- Mandarin
- Runtime
- 59m
- Production Studios
- La Sept Cinéma
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Alain Mazars
Alain Mazars
Hélène Louvart
Alain Mazars
Department Leadership Roster
Hélène Louvart
Director of Photography
Alain Mazars
Director
Alain Mazars
Editor
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What is The Peony Pavilion about?
A young aristocrat is seduced by a young man who appeared to her in a dream one spring afternoon. Captive of this impossible love, the young girl is dying of melancholy. But the constancy of her love is stronger than death; she wins the pity of the judge of the underworld, manages to find her lover and come back to life. The opera "The Peony Pavilion" was composed in 1598 by the poet Tang Xianzu (1550-1617), one of the greatest playwrights of the Ming period. Of all the forms of Chinese opera that have followed one another since the 12th century, the kunqu is the one that best preserves the image of a classical art highly appreciated in educated circles for its musical, literary and gestural refinement.
Who directed The Peony Pavilion?
The Peony Pavilion was directed by Alain Mazars.
Who stars in The Peony Pavilion?
The principal cast of The Peony Pavilion includes Jean-Noël Sissia.
When was The Peony Pavilion released and how long is it?
The Peony Pavilion was released in 1988 with a total runtime of 59m.