The Boat-Burning Festival
王船祭典
Synopsis
Shot by Chang Chao-Tang and cinematographer Christopher Doyle, The Boat Burning Festival captures the ceremony worshipping Wangye（王爺）, the local god of plague, held every three years in Sucuo Village（蘇厝） in Tainan（台南）, Taiwan. Chang timed the work to "Ommadawn", a Celtic-inspired progressive rock album by Mike Oldfield. Defying genre conventions and deviating stylistically from television or ethnographic documentary, the film testifies to the tense and complex coexistence of traditional rites, local folklore, and discourses about modernisation and identity in 1970s Taiwan.
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Chang Chao-Tang
- Original Score
- Mike Oldfield
- Original Title
- 王船祭典
- Country of Origin
- Taiwan
- Spoken Languages
- No Language
- Runtime
- 20m
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Chang Chao-Tang
Mike Oldfield
Department Leadership Roster
Chang Chao-Tang
Director
Production Stills & Gallery
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Frequently Asked Questions About The Boat-Burning Festival
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is The Boat-Burning Festival about?
Shot by Chang Chao-Tang and cinematographer Christopher Doyle, The Boat Burning Festival captures the ceremony worshipping Wangye（王爺）, the local god of plague, held every three years in Sucuo Village（蘇厝） in Tainan（台南）, Taiwan. Chang timed the work to "Ommadawn", a Celtic-inspired progressive rock album by Mike Oldfield. Defying genre conventions and deviating stylistically from television or ethnographic documentary, the film testifies to the tense and complex coexistence of traditional rites, local folklore, and discourses about modernisation and identity in 1970s Taiwan.
Who directed The Boat-Burning Festival?
The Boat-Burning Festival was directed by Chang Chao-Tang.
Who stars in The Boat-Burning Festival?
The principal cast of The Boat-Burning Festival includes Not specified.
When was The Boat-Burning Festival released and how long is it?
The Boat-Burning Festival was released in 1979 with a total runtime of 20m.
Who composed the musical score for The Boat-Burning Festival?
The original motion picture soundtrack for The Boat-Burning Festival was composed by Mike Oldfield.